Example Sentences

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A recent judgment has seen Everton ordered to pay Burnley £35m as a result of the impact of the Toffees breaching spending rules.

From BBC • Jun. 17, 2026

The Republic of Ireland full-back's long Toffees career will soon come to a close after he confirmed he will leave when his contract expires this summer.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

The Toffees finished four points above the relegation zone in 2021-22 and just two points clear of the drop zone the following season.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

A week ago he made a costly mistake against Arsenal but he has picked himself up again to deliver for the Toffees.

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026

“We told you to destroy them!” said Mrs. Weasley furiously, holding up what were unmistakably more Ton-Tongue Toffees.

From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling