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Example Sentences

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So the lower court imposed its own map featuring two districts where Black voters had a real shot at choosing their representative.

From Slate • May 12, 2026

Director/co-writer David Winters’ low-budget slasher movie was shot guerrilla-style — initially without permits — across the 1981 festival, using its real-time commotion, glitz and key locales as a vivid backdrop.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

Novo Nordisk said certain patients on its higher-dose Wegovy shot lost 27.7% of their body weight on average in a trial.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

Meanwhile, Moscow said it had shot down more than 100 Ukrainian drones in the past 24 hours.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

“I’m at the top of my class and everyone knows Regan is . . .” He trailed off, and I shot Elliot a dirty look.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin