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Example Sentences

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In life, she’s the kid who realizes that parents don’t love all their children equally, and instead of lamenting that absence, surrounds herself with a chosen family that values her as she is.

From Salon • May 20, 2026

Unlike a normal trial, in a trial of facts, a jury cannot find the person guilty – instead it determines if they committed the alleged offences.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

The company lifted its forecast for the year, saying it now expects to deliver at least 10,400 homes instead of a minimum of 10,300 homes.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

Federal officials ultimately gave insurers an average payment increase of 2.48% for next year, instead of the 0.09% in the January proposal.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

The straw pallets were rolled instead of piled in a heap, standing like little pillars along the walls, each with a lady’s hat atop it.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom