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Example Sentences
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The most consequential lie was the pregnancy she faked for nearly 10 months even after most of those close to her knew it was a fraud: She’d had a hysterectomy in 2010.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026
Denial rates for high-skilled visas, like the EB-1 for extraordinary ability, have nearly doubled in recent months.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026
The 2026 tournament has nearly matched that already.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
The bitter feud captivated Hollywood earlier this year after Cipriani went public with his grievances against Shell, whom he met nearly two years ago through powerlawyer Patricia Glaser.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
They nearly filled the space between her nose and chin.
From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott
