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Example Sentences

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The wishes are left dangling amid the tree leaves, like budding fruit.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

But the Industrial Revolution left average real wages stagnating and the quality of non-wage amenities declining for four decades.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Marco Bortolami left his job as head coach in December after just six months at the club, while defence coach Byron McGuigan started a job share with England in October before leaving Sale in March.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

I don’t know what the plumber did, but he left me with a new issue.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

To find it, put your hand on the top of your left ear, directly above your ear hole.

From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman