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Example Sentences
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The Department of Fish and Wildlife is investigating both incidents and has collected DNA samples from the victims for testing.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
That means Friday’s data, collected during the period ended on March 14, are perhaps even more backward-looking than usual.
From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026
Ladbrokes spokesman Alex Apati said "just a handful" of bets had been placed on the horse, but the best result recorded was a customer who collected £1.8k from a £5 each-way single.
From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026
Gas prices in Canada are nearly one-third higher compared with a month ago, according to data collected by the Canadian Automobile Association.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026
“We’ve got all the food and water we collected yesterday.”
From "Klawde: Evil Alien Warlord Cat" by Johnny Marciano and Emily Chenoweth
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