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Example Sentences

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It resonates more with the progress bar instead of the buffering icon.

From Slate • Apr. 4, 2026

These days, you might say it’s “show me a desk” instead of “show me the money.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

The result is immediate, vivid, and complete in its own way, asking for minutes instead of hours—and rewarding you anyway.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

And instead of merely defending a static business model model, ServiceNow is pushing into other markets, such as the massive customer relationship management and cybersecurity arenas.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

But “you’re doing your best” is a consolation-prize compliment—like praising someone’s effort and enthusiasm instead of an achievement.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison