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Example Sentences
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But eventually, if you’re lucky, a funny thing happens.
From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026
A balanced portfolio in your mid-70s means allocating 40% to 50% to bonds, if you’re playing your septuagenarian retirement planning by the book.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026
And so my hope was that after four hours, if you get an ‘Alien’ movie you’re gonna feel like this was worth the wait.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026
You learn enough to know what you’re talking about, but not yet enough to understand that there are many ways to arrive at a delicious outcome.
From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026
“I don’t know. I’m better now that at least you’re speaking to me again.”
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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