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Example Sentences

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There was confusion over which buttons to press as they wrestled with the mystery of how to reload a SmarTrip card—all of it intensified by the prospect of missing their train.

From Slate • Apr. 4, 2026

His line-break helped Exeter apply the territorial pressure that led to Vintcent going over, with Slade superbly using the prevailing wind to kick a tricky conversion.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

The Preserve at Eisenhower in Crownsville, Md., for instance, has no bunkers, while Whistling Straits in Mosel, Wis., has over 1,100.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

In its current phase, the project uses robotic instruments to collect spectra from millions of objects across the sky, helping scientists study how stars, black holes, and galaxies evolve over time.

From Science Daily • Apr. 4, 2026

Sarah snatched a small box of baking soda and poured it over the small flame until it went out.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith