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Example Sentences

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"I lay down for about an hour and woke up by myself. I called the people next to me and got out of the mine together," Wang said, according to CCTV.

From Barron's • May 23, 2026

Sarahy Garcia, 49, a nurse in Richmond, volunteered to let University of Texas researchers install an air monitor next to rose bushes in her backyard.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

His social media presence is filled with pictures of him standing next to his lime green McLaren 600 LT and smiling with his wife and five children.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

“It looked so fun next to the shade they’d chosen for the skin tone. I hope we’ll see some people in HungryGhost costumes next Halloween!”

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

Once I’ve found one, and settled in next to the window, the porter approaches and extends his white-gloved hand.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse