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Example Sentences

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Mattie Currie cut out Gibson-Park's pass, gathered the ball at the second attempt and charged over to leave two points between the sides at the break.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Mexico has extradited 92 alleged high-ranking cartel members to the U.S. during President Trump’s second term.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

The first chick hatched late Saturday at 11:33 p.m. while the second emerged Sunday at 8:30 a.m., according to Friends of Big Bear Valley, the nonprofit group that oversees the couple’s webcam.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

On a production like this, no second or cent can be spared.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

I’d made up my mind that the second week of school would be my last.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck