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Example Sentences

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The U.S. handed over its major Syrian military bases to the government earlier this year, nearly a decade after the Obama administration first sent troops to the country to fight Islamic State.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 7, 2026

Repairs will cost nearly £29,830, most of which has been covered by an insurance claim.

From BBC • Jul. 7, 2026

Now, however, it seems Quaid is ready to sever his remaining ties to California, putting his dwelling on the market for just over $1 million more than he paid for it nearly 10 years ago.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 7, 2026

In truth, despite the considerable effort expended by law enforcement, the investigation went cold nearly as soon as it began.

From Slate • Jul. 7, 2026

He reached for the next handhold, and missed, snapping, off a crust .of ice that nearly took him with it.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver