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Example Sentences

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Heat waves are becoming more common in Europe—this week’s is the second in two months—and deadly.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026

In 2017 he competed on the second season of Produce 101, a globally popular Korean competition franchise, where he made it to the penultimate episode before the debut of the group Wanna One.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 25, 2026

One of them allegedly demanded millions in bitcoin, the second allegedly said she had died, while expressing regret on the part of the writer.

From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026

“We estimate headline inflation has peaked and will trend lower in the second half of the year assuming the Strait of Hormuz remains open,” wrote Kathy Bostjancic, chief economist at Nationwide.

From Barron's • Jun. 25, 2026

The second thing you should notice is what the doctors are wearing—nothing special.

From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman