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Example Sentences

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In our interview with him, Sir David wanted to clear up some myths that have become attached to the term.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

“We were chronically understaffed for the amount of things we wanted to take on,” McCardel said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026

“We also recognize that this has had an impact beyond just us and never wanted our actions to cause any hurt or be perceived as careless,” Batula and Wilson wrote.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Buyout firms couldn’t sell assets at prices they wanted, so they returned less money to their investors, who in turn committed less to new funds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

I wanted to text my cousins for advice.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith