Example Sentences

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And the worst-performing sectors during these periods were financials and energy, delivering returns of negative 1.32% and negative 1% a month on average, respectively.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Riley was paid more than $11.8 million in total compensation during the fiscal year 2024, according to USC’s latest federal tax returns, which were obtained by The Times.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Defender Morgan appears to have cemented her place as England's centre-back partner to captain Leah Williamson when she returns from injury.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

By the end of their first full year of trading, the returns fall to just 3.5%.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

I smile back and he returns to his work.

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera