Example Sentences

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Organic snack sales fell 6% in the second quarter, as consumers pulled back on discretionary purchases and competition intensified.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

It won't be different this summer, even if the scrutiny back home around his role has only intensified since Qatar 2022.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

During the 24 hours before the satellite image was captured, the storm intensified dramatically from Category 2 strength to Category 5 strength.

From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2026

Membership and fundraising have dwindled as an internal battle for control intensified.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

Once her bluesy church song turned to snoring, her funky odor intensified, mule-kicking Clayton in the nose and gut full-on.

From "Clayton Byrd Goes Underground" by Rita Williams-Garcia