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Example Sentences

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"Ministers have rightly gone back to the drawing board and begun the difficult task of rebuilding trust in what has the potential to be a valuable tool for government," she said.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

We did so because a study conducted by our faculty showed that tests are a valuable tool for identifying high-performing students who might otherwise be overlooked.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 25, 2026

With the Great Salt Lake under increasing pressure from human activity, this newly identified species could become a valuable tool for monitoring environmental change.

From Science Daily • Jan. 10, 2026

Jebb emphasised that GLP-1 drugs "are a really valuable tool in obesity treatment -- but obesity is a chronic relapsing condition."

From Barron's • Jan. 7, 2026

The inventors hoped that if they improved their device, it would be a valuable tool for all surgeons.

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow