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Example Sentences

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There is cautious optimism about the district’s near future from Ana Ponce of GPSN, a local advocacy group and nonprofit.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

The first body of an Italian diver, who was a member of the group, was recovered shortly after Thursday's accident near Vaavu atoll.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

The market anticipates Nvidia’s quarterly revenue to exceed $80 billion, with Q2 guidance near $90 billion.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

AIAI’s performance so far is nowhere near as nutty as dot-com IPOs at the peak of internet mania a quarter-century ago, when first-day gains sometimes exceeded 400%.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

I stood near the door, trying to look professional, when suddenly a light went on in the switchboard.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse