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Example Sentences
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But she paid tribute to her son's resilience and determination, which has kept them both going.
From BBC ● Aug. 22, 2026
The projects in New Jersey and Ireland are being paid for by private funds.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 22, 2026
“We’ve been working all summer and the hard work paid off.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 22, 2026
Even though Midwesterners paid less for their homes, they have not seen their property values rise as much, and thus have accumulated less wealth through their homes.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 22, 2026
The costs paid off in terms of publicity.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
