Example Sentences
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Other relatives killed in the strikes will also be buried, including Ali Khamenei's infant granddaughter.
From Barron's • Jul. 4, 2026
Iran has begun several days of public mourning and funeral processions for its former Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, more than four months after he was killed in strikes launched by the US and Israel.
From BBC • Jul. 3, 2026
In December, US and Nigerian forces launched a joint operation in the Lake Chad Basin area, which involved strikes against militants on Christmas Day, followed by the deployment of about 200 soldiers two months later.
From BBC • Jul. 3, 2026
The Iranians responded by resuming their attacks on shipping, prompting U.S. strikes on Iran before both sides agreed to stop fighting and restart talks.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 2, 2026
Dad makes a silly face and whispers, “Sheesh,” but it strikes me as sad, not funny, that this kid yells the same stuff he’s heard his father say.
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
