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Example Sentences

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“Central banks have enjoyed independence and respect from their governments and their citizens and they’ve gotten used to this,” said Tang.

From MarketWatch • May 10, 2026

“Central banks have enjoyed independence and respect from their governments and their citizens and they’ve gotten used to this,” said Tang.

From MarketWatch • May 10, 2026

Critics of the gang units have questioned whether their “proactive” tactics are still needed given that the city has gotten safer by most measures in recent years.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

Stocks with hefty dividend yields have gotten harder and harder to find as more companies use buybacks to distribute extra cash.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

Today, coming home on the school bus, Chip had gotten obsessed with the idea that he had to see his birth certificate, that it would tell him everything he needed to know.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix