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Example Sentences
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“If he is successful as mayor and tries to obtain greater resources for mental health, it could work and it could be a good thing,” Webb said.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
Iris Sun, principal investor of the global flagship fund at 500 Global in Palo Alto, tries to observe and nurture founders’ soft skills by spending more time hanging out than she did in previous years.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026
She adds that Jess's place in the group reflects that sense of quiet disconnection, "She tries to connect, but doesn't always get it right."
From BBC • May 16, 2026
"It kind of blew the doors open in terms of a very approachable, anybody-can-do-it game. Everybody solves it, whether it's in two tries or six. It doesn't take that long and it feels great."
From Barron's • May 16, 2026
Zayd stares at me in shock and tries to stand his bike up.
From "Zara’s Rules for Record-Breaking Fun" by Hena Khan
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