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Example Sentences

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Miller said he understood why some would be confused by the Republican town's reaction.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

In response to the reader last week who was wondering why so many All-Area basketball players are leaving L.A. for other colleges: Mick Cronin.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

“Literally thousands of nominations with absolutely no justification for why it needed to be there.”

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

"Understanding that larger circuit could help answer a simple question of why someone with an anxiety disorder might exhibit inappropriate fear responses to something that isn't actually dangerous," Halladay said.

From Science Daily • Apr. 4, 2026

It felt safe there, relaxed, and I want to feel that again, and I can’t help wondering why I’ve not felt that way when Rhys holds me.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam