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Example Sentences

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Oh my, Cori, this being a legacy triumph for coach Cori Close, a John Wooden disciple who led through thoughtful motivation instead of mindless screaming.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

The Spanish authorities are looking instead to Belgium as an example to follow – that country successfully eliminated ASF 14 months after its first case was detected.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Denford’s mission is to interrupt the spinning vortex of negativity in which the world is caught by redirecting our energy instead of contributing one more fiery rebuttal to sexist idiocy.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

As traditional electronics begin to reach their limits, photonics offers an alternative by using light instead of electrons to carry information.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

I keep scarfing down the milkshake instead of saying anything.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith