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Example Sentences

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George, who had just returned from a holiday, said the explosion brought back some traumatic memories from his 10 years in the military.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

That means she will need to pay for her own medical insurance for 10 years until she is eligible for Medicare at age 65.

From MarketWatch • May 1, 2026

“I think 10, maybe 20 companies or so will make it into this new world,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

A mere 10 years ago, Meryl Streep had never done a sequel and expressed no interest in telling the story of what Miranda might be up to now.

From Salon • May 1, 2026

“She has to touch both sides of the doorframe like 10 times before she can walk through the door. She says if she doesn’t touch it, something horrible will happen to her kids.”

From "The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl" by Stacy McAnulty