Example Sentences

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A settlement simplifies things for Musk, who plans to take his rocket company SpaceX public this summer in what could be the largest IPO of all time.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

But bots often fail to grasp basic facts, such as insisting that the ratio 1:100 simplifies to 1:25.

From Slate • Apr. 9, 2026

The new method removes the need for overnight culturing and simplifies the testing process.

From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026

In her Help Me Retire column, Alessandra Malito helped a MarketWatch reader by explaining how Social Security simplifies the process of applying for spousal, individual or survivor benefits.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 13, 2026

“Well that simplifies things,” I heard my father say.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss