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Example Sentences

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Seconds later, a man in his late 20s climbed out of the darkness, carrying with him a pink polka dot roller suitcase.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

Seconds into the final round at M&S Bank Arena, Figueroa landed a flush straight left that sent Ball crashing to the canvas.

From BBC • Feb. 7, 2026

Seconds later, the same car decided signaling a lane change wasn’t necessary.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 3, 2025

Seconds later, Rubio reached behind the back of US Attorney General Pam Bondi as she answered another reporter's question, and handed Trump the piece of paper.

From Barron's • Oct. 9, 2025

Seconds later there was another pop, and a small, ferrety-looking wizard appeared before them.

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling