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Example Sentences
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Ahmed: I would love it if he would say that publicly, rather than me having to tell the world that I’m responsible for his career.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
Ten years later, seated in the Oval Office, he would tell Italy’s then prime minister that Pavarotti, who died in 2007, was a “friend of mine, great friend of mine.”
From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026
The A$6.66 billion offer for Steadfast from Amwins Group and Dragoneer Investment comes amid broader sector interest from private equity-backed consolidators, they tell clients in a note.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
The numbers tell a complicated story: SpaceX brought in $18.7 billion in revenue in 2025, up 33 percent from the year before -- but it still lost $4.9 billion.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
Arlo is having a good time, but I can tell he’s still apprehensive.
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
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