Example Sentences

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Falling pupil numbers meant that "when people left - we didn't replace them".

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

An hour later, the blaze had burned 30 acres, prompting officials to urge residents living on Mill Stream Drive, Falling Star Lane, Valley View Lane and Sweet Grass Lane to leave their homes immediately.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

Falling consumer sentiment points to a broader weakening of demand in the sector over coming months.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

Falling oil prices were a boon to shares of cruise-line operators, which have grappled with rising fuel costs.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

Falling asleep, my thoughts drifted to the peculiar children and the first question they’d asked after Miss Peregrine had introduced me: Is Jacob going to stay with us?

From "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" by Ransom Riggs