Example Sentences

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Since October, farmers have been getting 32-35p a litre, depending on their exact contract.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

Stocks have been getting more expensive on a relative basis “because bonds have been getting cheaper,” she said.

From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026

While Chinese cars have been getting bigger for some time, this year’s show put the spotlight on the trend.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

Its local straight-news reporters have been getting phased out to give more screen time to debate-show heels like Stephen A. Smith and Geraldo Rivera.

From Slate • Apr. 21, 2026

I probably should have been getting up to pull my crab pots, but my parents didn’t care if I took a morning off.

From "Red Kayak" by Priscilla Cummings