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Americancontraction
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Example Sentences
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But if you’re a dipping sauce kind of person, mix the leftover egg yolks with 1 cup of oil, lemon juice, grated garlic and some salt and pepper to make an aioli.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026
Because of that, you’re “already seeing larger trade sizes on a dollar basis,” Stephens analyst Melissa Roberts told MarketWatch ahead of the official announcement.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 4, 2026
“If you’re planning an outdoor event and your tolerance for rain is very low,” she added, “we’d encourage people to look into alternate plans.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2026
If you’re looking for action and adventure, Sam calls The End of Oak Street a “nasty little throwback to Jurassic Park.”
From Slate ● Sep. 4, 2026
Grandma senses that and says, “This is a major decision. You can spare a few hours to make sure you’re making the right one.”
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
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