Example Sentences

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Just when it seemed like investors were putting their concerns about private credit on the back burner, private investing fears reignited Wednesday.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

BJ’s CEO Bob Eddy also said that his company’s customers were putting less in the tank — a byproduct of higher prices and more members topping off tanks more often.

From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026

It gets wild up at the very top where we were putting all the cars.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

At times, it felt like ChatGPT responded with what I wanted to hear, which would be risky if I were putting real money to work.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

Even on the First Lady's side, staffers were putting together contact lists, calendars, and sample correspondence to help me find my footing when it came to the social obligations that came with the title.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama