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Example Sentences

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Disappearances have more than doubled over the past decade, according to think tank México Evalúa.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Overhead, a Black Hawk helicopter carrying snipers will patrol the skies, while a fleet of Tesla Cybertrucks on the ground will help anchor an electronic antidrone shield over the venue.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Dozens of leading female writers are uniting to stage an ambitious theatrical event in a financial office to express their "seismic rage" over the Epstein files and honour his victims.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

This new price target comes after shares have fallen 12% this year and 32% over the past 12 months.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

With six horses, nine passengers, an armed guard, mail, and freight, a fully loaded Concord stage is over six tons in motion.

From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman