Example Sentences

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Avoiding another wage-price spiral is the central bank’s primary focus, though it has not yet appeared in higher pay demands.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

One of the study's most notable findings was that the negative effects on attention appeared regardless of a person's overall diet quality.

From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026

Oil prices were edging down early on Tuesday as President Donald Trump appeared to succeed in persuading Israel and Iran to pause fighting.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

It said the intervention was needed to prevent "serious and irreparable harm to competition in this growing market by Meta's conduct", which it said appeared to infringe EU competition rules.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Another soldier, this one much younger, appeared at the door, breathless with excitement.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo