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[sen-tns] / ˈsɛn tns /




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I have thought about Steve’s sentence many times over those years.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 30, 2026

Attorney Jay Clayton said in the announcement: “Today’s sentence sends a deterrent message: fraud will not be tolerated.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2026

When the judge delivered the verdict and sentence, Nadiem appeared visibly emotional and began crying, while supporters outside the courtroom booed loudly.

From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026

Would he write the same sentence to a young Chinese journalist today?

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 30, 2026

Instead of the final article, it was a single sentence, copied over and over again in cold lead.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros




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