Example Sentences

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Big Tech continues to lift profit margins for the S&P 500 overall — but the other industries have also helped drive the biggest earnings-per-share gains for the index since 2021.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 7, 2026

Petrochemical producers received a reprieve from Middle Eastern outages, but China’s excess capacity continues to limit a lasting recovery.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

He recently performed his Valiant Symphony in Chennai and Bengaluru and continues to tour internationally with concert performances.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

If she continues to hold her position near the top of the leaderboard, and if former USC standout Allisen Corpuz is in the mix, it could get interesting.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

“Nothing,” Mom says, and continues scraping, but I see her steal a smile on the sly.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz