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Example Sentences
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Apache helicopter, placing further pressure on an already fragile ceasefire.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
General Motors is revamping its energy business and placing a big bet on a lesser-known battery type right after Ford Motor got a major boost from making a similar move a few weeks ago.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026
Its reported energy ranks it among the most powerful cosmic-ray events ever observed, placing it in the same rare category as the "Oh-My-God particle" recorded in 1991.
From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026
And Zac Efron’s brother Dylan, who won Season 3 with Windey, followed up “The Traitors” by placing fourth on “Dancing With the Stars” and landing brand deals of his own with the likes of Kohl’s.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
“Son, we’re rich,” Dad said, placing a hand on Max’s shoulder.
From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
