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Example Sentences

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According to reports in US media, the airman hid himself in a mountain crevice and restricted the use of his beacon - concerned the signal could be picked up by Iran.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

The side Arteta picked for the match against the Saints showed seven changes from the team that lined up against Manchester City at Wembley two weeks ago.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

One year’s national champion, once picked over, can become the next season’s also-ran.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

“I sang unconsciously a lot. My patients always picked up on it — they’d be like, ‘Every time you come in, you’re singing.’”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

He picked up his cloak and used it to dry his fur.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman