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Example Sentences

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In this case, that means shrinking gigantic numbers down to basic words that anyone can understand: a million, a billion, a trillion.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

He gave one of his most famous quotes in the aftermath, words that reflected his frustration but also his fierce determination.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

“Just two words that you need to know: Punish and deter,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

In other words, a booming stock market typically encourages private companies to go public and issue shares, rather than new issuance being what drags the market down, Chadha and Thatte said.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

She didn’t have the words to say what she was feeling, and unlike Simon, she wasn’t offered free passes to speak English.

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