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Example Sentences

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Market watchers have been waiting for those to get bigger owing to the high demands of U.S. government spending currently.

From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026

The foundation wants to increase the trigger amount, meaning the marathon could generate more revenue without owing any royalty payments.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

While it voted to hold interest rates owing to fears of a spike in inflation caused by surging energy costs, three "did not support inclusion of an easing bias in the statement at this time."

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

The UK population is now expected to grow at a slower rate than previously thought, reaching 71 million by 2034, owing to a sharp fall in migration.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

But she shrugged like it was nothing, and my mother didn’t like owing anyone anything.

From "Gone Crazy in Alabama" by Rita Williams-Garcia