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Example Sentences

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In a report last year, More in Common said "broken" was the most common word Britons used to describe the country.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

"I used to have to do everything myself," she said.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Whey protein powder used to be a niche supplement sold in big jars to fitness mega-enthusiasts.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

“It’s perfect for little kids. I have a 5-year-old and also a 21-year-old, who we used to come here with,” Santillana said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

I even got used to my blisters, to my freezing hands and ears, and my numb feet.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo