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Example Sentences
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Spin acknowledges reality and tries to tilt it.
From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026
Toscano says he tries to balance discretion and disclosure.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
Shares, which trade under the ticker SMCI, have swung in recent days as Wall Street tries to figure out how long the AI frenzy can last.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
“I was mortified. Then she tries about three times and walks off saying that the tractor was too old,” she recalls.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
He tries to laugh, but it turns into a choked sob.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
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