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Example Sentences

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It’s like trying to describe a song that exists all at once, without being performed, heard or unfolding.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

Meta joins a growing crowd of companies that have realized there is a dearth of skilled workers in the U.S. and are trying to encourage people to enter the field.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

“People are sick of the games, and sick of people trying to just maneuver things to get their own person in,” Wiener said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

“We were just trying to show them that it’s really important, and we’ll try to help you get started,” said Crumm, , a financial planner and owner of Belle Eve Financial.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

“You didn’t see it because you saw what you wanted to see. You ignored what your gut was trying to tell you, what you didn’t want to hear, and focused on the good stuff.”

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam