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Example Sentences
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But surveying the coverage, I can’t help but notice that their hearts just aren’t in it these days, and that your grandpa’s favorite talking heads would rather discuss, um, another hot topic.
From Salon ● Sep. 13, 2026
Do you really believe the Lakers want him back when they will have the cap space to trade for a player like, um, Antetokounmpo?
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 9, 2026
"Um, it's hard to explain. Um, um, uh, a world tour. I'm Justin Timberlake," the star says.
From BBC ● Mar. 21, 2026
The night will be filled with drama beyond the silver screen as Hollywood’s biggest stars gather at L.A.’s Dolby Theatre to honor, um, themselves.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 13, 2026
“Posters today, maybe I can buy you lunch tomorrow...or, um, on Monday.”
From "Millionaires for the Month" by Stacey McAnulty
