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Example Sentences

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SDSSJ0715-7334 has just 0.005 percent of the metals found in the Sun, making it the most metal-poor star ever observed, more than twice as metal-poor as the previous record holder.

From Science Daily • Apr. 4, 2026

The company’s home-appliance segment likely returned to a solid operating profit in 1Q from a loss in the previous quarter, he says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

No previous winner of the tournament has missed three World Cups in a row, which Italy now have after missing out on Russia in 2018 and Qatar 2022.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

The was 0.6% higher after the benchmark index rallied 2.9% the previous session.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

The head-shaped whatsit floated on the surface of a large puddle of uncertain depth, which no doubt had been left by the strong rains of the previous night.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood