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Example Sentences

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Fortunately for the Trojans, Adrian Lopez alertly threw home to easily nail Hacopian by several feet to end the inning.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

I had my health condition, eczema, which kind of stopped me from doing what I loved, which was nail art.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

The hammer is the state law, and the nail is the agency.

From Slate • May 19, 2026

Nvidia earnings later this week could be the final nail in the coffin, particularly given the stock’s 31% gain since the start of the second quarter.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

“Who comes up with these nail polish color names anyway?”

From "Keep It Together, Keiko Carter" by Debbi Michiko Florence