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Example Sentences

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The attack took place on Tuesday at the Co-op Academy on Plant Hill Road in the Blackley area.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Spanish media said the meeting would take place on Monday afternoon at the Vatican embassy in the Spanish capital, formally known as the apostolic nunciature.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

The huge operation, which took place on 6 June 1944, saw British, American and Canadian troops storm beaches along the Normandy coastline to begin the liberation of France from Nazi occupation.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

Xi’s visit to Pyongyang will take place on Monday and Tuesday, both countries confirmed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

The sheet on top of me felt heavy as a winter blanket, holding me in place on the bed.

From "Root Magic" by Eden Royce