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Example Sentences
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The jury could not reach a verdict on the assault charge and the Crown Prosecution Service did not seek a retrial, so the count was allowed to lie on file.
From BBC ● May 18, 2026
When he called, he said, the representative didn’t have anything on file about the update, so he completed a new form.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 15, 2026
In addition, the account allows you to review the information the agency has on file, including your earnings history and addresses.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 18, 2026
When ballots are sent by mail, election officials are required to verify a voter’s signature on the ballot by comparing it with the signature on the official voter registration records on file.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 2, 2026
“No, I don’t, actually. I left them with Marco in London. I meant to keep copies on file but I must have forgotten.”
From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern
