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Example Sentences
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The family of a Scottish Sikh activist who has been locked up in India for almost nine years without conviction have said he has been granted bail.
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026
For owners who locked in a 2% or 3% mortgage several years ago, temporarily becoming a landlord can be a compelling alternative.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026
With homeownership increasingly out of reach, what does that mean for the long-term finances of people who are renting indefinitely or living with family because they’re locked out of this traditional wealth-building tool?
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 16, 2026
And Kardashian’s stylist, Harouche, who was staying with Kardashian and locked herself in a bathroom to text the reality star’s bodyguard, also was awarded 1 euro, the amount she requested.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026
Jonah wondered if that also applied to boys opening locked safes and looking at secret papers.
From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
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