Example Sentences

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“I think retailers are little bit more relaxed now, and a little bit more confident. That has meant that they’ve been a bit more comfortable in passing through price increases.”

From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026

For Navarro, it has meant the end of many long-standing relationships.

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026

Solid consumer demand has meant that low hiring is often accompanied by relatively low layoffs—despite news of big job cuts at high-profile companies.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

For videogame players, this has meant more expensive PCs and other gaming systems, like Sony’s Play Station 5.

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

I thought of all the things that brought me here, of what this place has meant to me and of all that has made it possible for me to leave.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo