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Example Sentences
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Why would somebody who could play as good as my father sit in a club and play for no one except their son?
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 2026
Dae’Quan Wright, a tight end the Browns waived Sunday morning, plans to play for LSU if he clears waivers, his agents told ESPN.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 24, 2026
He was released from the first-Test squad to play for Durham away at Derbyshire and was scheduled to report to Lord's for the second Test on Monday.
From BBC ● Aug. 23, 2026
He has now traded match play for the business arena, where he happily confirms his trademark matador edge remains intact.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026
It’s like an NBA player decided to show up and play for our high-school team—that’s how good Boy21 is.
From "Boy21" by Matthew Quick
