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Example Sentences
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The defunct budget airline had long been a competitive force on lower-cost tickets.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026
Improving the quality of fruit while preserving normal plant growth has long been a difficult goal in agriculture.
From Science Daily • May 5, 2026
They also remind viewers, in the long wait between seasons, that a series is not over.
From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026
Let’s look at the long term monthly picture for the stock, which continues to defy expectations.
From Barron's • May 5, 2026
I also think about the collection agency that keeps calling about some long overdue payment, and Pops telling me not to worry about it.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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