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Example Sentences

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"There is no such situation; instead, what we realise is that the country is going further into an abyss."

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 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

The government explains this concentration of wealth as an attempt to put wealth in national, instead of foreign hands.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

I just knew I could not continue living a version of life that felt like survival instead of participation.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

“Miss Genovese gave you five infractions. Miss Genovese ran out of infractions to give you so instead she just hung a sandwich board of shame around your neck for your entire shift.”

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse