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Example Sentences
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Then, the following day, large “super-scooper” aircraft arrived and were able to drop seawater on remaining hot spots.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
My other sister spoke with someone at one of the nursing homes, who said I may be able to buy out my mom’s half based on a fair-market-value appraisal, if I act soon.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026
The people most at risk aren't necessarily those in jobs most threatened by AI, but rather the people who are least able to adapt.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
Where the numbers were able to be compared to official government data, the census found 10 times as many female rough sleepers.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
One of them asks the group what happens when they are victorious and are actually able to vote without fear of retaliation.
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
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