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Example Sentences

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One bullish client “feels he’s going to be right eventually” but “keeps getting slammed with margin calls,” i.e., demands to repay a loan that financed his position.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

He couldn’t remember another time a “Jeopardy!” super champion, i.e. a contestant who has racked up five or more consecutive wins, had lost that big.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

“If this is it – i.e. no prolonged conflict a la Iraq 2 – we can expect markets to look through the noise and this change to persist.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

As job gains have slowed, consumption has instead been underpinned by strong real wage growth, i.e., wages that have outpaced inflation.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

Movements should also be focused and thoughtful; i.e. preparation should occur before each movement; the movement should take into account the full length of the beat; and the movement should return back to pre-preparation status.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin