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Example Sentences
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The stagnation of the Clarity Act is a reminder of the long road to clear legal and regulatory standing.
From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026
A six-minute egg is soft, custardy, a little luxurious — something you eat with toast, standing at the counter, yolk pooling gold across the plate.
From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026
Port Vale are the last club standing in the FA Cup from outside the Premier League and Championship.
From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026
Simpson, standing at his side, jumped in with a rapid-fire explanation of what had just happened, throwing her band under the bus and not making much sense at all.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026
Willem, standing near the back, whispered back what he could see of the blacked-out city.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
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