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Example Sentences
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“Nowhere in these pages have I tried to explain George’s motivations,” he writes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026
And while serving in government, Noem adviser Corey Lewandowski reportedly tried to persuade Qatar and the United Arab Emirates to hire him on the side.
From Slate ● Oct. 8, 2026
More restaurants have tried to lure consumers back with discounts and other deals.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 8, 2026
The 26-year-old man crashed the vehicle that was used to haul luggage and tried to take another vehicle in the airfield, but was detained by Airport Police Services, a spokesperson for John Wayne Airport said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026
I tried not to let my mind venture higher in the house, not to let it climb the stairs to see if Thea, Mary, Eusie—no!
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
