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Example Sentences

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“You Seem Pretty Sad” comes two and a half years after the release of her sophomore album, “Guts.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

It’s estimated that half of the department’s attorneys—roughly 5,500—were either fired or resigned since she became attorney general.

From Slate • Apr. 2, 2026

The US is now on the hook to return more than half the $260bn it had collected.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

Just under half of the economists put the likelihood of a recession just below 50%.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

I look up to see Elliott, holding up an arm with half of his blanket to share.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith