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Example Sentences

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But, for weeks during the continuing conflict, Kumar had to buy gas on the black market at eight times the price, making it impossible for him to cover his family’s other expenses.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

The sweeping red dress included elegant black gloves that matched her Stuart Weitzman heels.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

It can appear gray, yellow, brown, or black, but not green.

From Science Daily • Apr. 21, 2026

Hollywood was clad in black and glittering sequins on Monday to host the Los Angeles premiere of Michael Jackson's biopic, drawing fans of the King of Pop to the iconic California boulevard.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

He could not wait to show me the salmon and the black bears, and everything in the Canadian wilderness that he had told me so much about.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo