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Example Sentences

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Now, as voters head to the polls on primary day in the Pine Tree State, RCV has become so accepted that candidates from both parties are openly encouraging voters to rank their rivals.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

Women rarely get to show ambition or greed, and she does that openly.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

For a long time, openly questioning Ronaldo's place in the team almost felt like treason.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

“The fact that I was a bad boyfriend a decade ago, that’s something I’ve talked about openly at length for quite some time in multiple places,” he told Hayes on Thursday.

From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026

It was difficult for him at first, and he admitted it openly.

From "The Chosen" by Chaim Potok