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Example Sentences
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Polls show Sanchez and Fujimori separated by only a few percentage points, with crime and insecurity dominating voter concerns.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
The center fielder stood only a few feet from Adell when this one occurred and did not make himself available for comment afterward.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026
On Monday, a huge tranche of messages were disclosed - including WhatsApps from senior ministers and civil servants - but there were only a few texts from the prime minister himself.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
The device relies on ultra-thin materials that are only a few atoms thick.
From Science Daily • Jun. 2, 2026
If I skip brushing my hair and finding anything to eat—not difficult, as my stomach feels as though it would reject food anyway—I might be only a few minutes late to work.
From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
