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Example Sentences

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But instead of heading to a costume party or a swanky soiree, the group drove to the movie theater to see “Michael,” the new biopic of Michael Jackson.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

"Everyone is repairing what they have or buying second-hand instead," he said.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

If their plan allows, they can choose their own investments instead, focusing on lower-cost options and a more stock-heavy mix, increasing bond exposure only when they are close to retirement.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

In other words, instead of understanding the tasks, the model may have learned to recognize patterns in the training data and reproduce expected answers.

From Science Daily • Apr. 30, 2026

It’s so odd to hear these words coming out of his mouth, the same words I had thought myself, but filled with celebration instead of dread.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse