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Example Sentences

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There was a home run by Alemany’s Maverick Cederline when he simply hit the ball in the air and it went for a home run thanks to wind over the center-field fence.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

While many have shared their outrage over Yousaf's death, there has also been backlash towards her work as an influencer.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

Loyola advanced with a 7-6 win over another Mission League team, Chaminade.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

South Korea’s market, driven by semiconductor giants like Samsung and SK Hynix, has surged 75% this year and nearly tripled over the past 12 months.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

This is why Mom used to add “bike helmet” to the storm list when she was little—a mattress over the bathtub only protects so far from blunt force trauma.

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