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Example Sentences

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Bigger profit expectations for the energy industry, thanks to the spike in oil prices, have also helped pad that estimated figure.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 5, 2026

They are being carried by Crawler‑Transporter‑2, a low‑slung, tank‑like vehicle on caterpillar tracks that Nasa built in 1965 to inch Saturn V Moon rockets to the pad.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

County residents without access to air conditioning are encouraged to seek relief at a county pool, splash pad or cooling center near them.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

Elvis put a shin pad under his pants leg, and I took a couple of practice shots—until he was sure I wouldn’t miss and injure him.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

I get my sketch pad and leave, hoping I’ll never have to see this place again.

From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko