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Example Sentences
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But if the case is strong, the trial could revolve around Reiner’s mental state and the length of sentence.
From Los Angeles Times
"You can win trophies and six months later you aren't the manager there anymore so I think if you see the length of a contract it doesn't mean anything about the future," he said.
From Barron's
They can reach speeds of up to one body length per second.
From Science Daily
They set aside money for souvenirs and some incidentals, but don’t factor in what might happen if that trip suddenly doubles in length—and prices for limited flights and hotel rooms skyrocket.
As a former KGB officer, Russian President Vladimir Putin goes to great lengths to maintain secrecy about his movements, residence details or workspaces.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
