Example Sentences

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An invisible barrier is keeping many Americans from getting ahead—the midcareer stall.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

“Poor affordability is keeping buyers on the sidelines while higher rates make homeowners hesitant to sell outside of demographics and necessity,” TD Bank U.S.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

An improving labor market is buoying homebuyer demand, Redfin says, which is keeping home price growth afloat.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

"Listen, it's happened, it's life, thank God I'm alive", he says, when asked how he is keeping positive.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

‘From now on, we is keeping as still as winky little micies,’ he whispered.

From "The BFG" by Roald Dahl