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Example Sentences
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Berlin will no longer pursue building and ordering the aircraft after failing to resolve a spat between Airbus and Dassault over which should take the lead on its development, a senior German government official said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
After taking a 2-0 lead on Adrian Lopez’s two-run home run, Lamb capped the five-run first inning with a 421-foot, three-run homer over the right-field bleachers at Blue Bell Park.
From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026
Hellberg's team had taken the lead on the night and in the tie through Riley McGree's early goal, but after another strong first half, they allowed Ross Stewart to equalise at the end of it.
From BBC • May 13, 2026
In April, Musk said SpaceX would take the lead on the first phase of the “scaled up” chip facility, while Tesla invested around $3 billion on a research facility for the project.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026
The weight of her memory is like lead on my shoulders.
From "Like Vanessa" by Tami Charles
