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Example Sentences

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You've got to work hard and do it yourself and persevere at the end of the day, and if you keep working hard it will pay off.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

“A large part of this cycle just has to do with the nature of making large investments in education, which on average pay off.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

And the bigger the scene gets, the more people can fit under the umbrella, and pay their rent and live a successful life doing what they love.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026

The fact that you’ve continued to pay your loans suggests you understand that, in the long run, it’s the smart thing to do.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 11, 2026

She’s still talking, but the hissing snake is drowning her out, insisting that I pay attention.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam