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Example Sentences

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"As sunlight increases, the electrolyzer naturally heats up. The system is designed so that this warming causes the electrical resistance to drop, allowing electricity to flow more freely," Professor Amao explained.

From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026

“Your first line’s coming up. Terrifying. And I remember I said my first line and Meryl sort of chuckled quietly, and I was like, Thank God.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

"I use my car for work and petrol prices are creeping up and up. Then the gas and electric will be going up," he said.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

The issue, Travers said, has been lessened and “certain areas things are getting a little bit cleaned up. And I’m assuming that she’s, you know, part of that whole thing.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

“She can fly. She escaped a murderer. She won’t give up. It’s not something she knows how to do.”

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell