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Example Sentences

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“It’s a different thing to ask, ‘Will you show up to this protest, where police might come and tear-gas us?’ versus ‘We’re getting whistles. Do you think you could help us with some extra baggies?’

From Slate

All-American center Lauren Betts had 23 points and nine rebounds despite early foul trouble versus the Illini, and the Bruins won despite shooting one for 10 from three-point range.

From Los Angeles Times

Noting software stocks in the Russell 1000 are now markedly cheaper than their semiconductor rivals, at 32.4 times forward earnings versus 43.6 times forward earnings, respectively, “we see the potential for software to rebound relative to semis in the first quarter.”

From Barron's

Another complication is that players come from different financial backgrounds, so the fines can be more burdensome to some members of the team — like walk-on players making little to no money — versus star players making millions who can afford to break the rules.

From MarketWatch

ANZ economists expect the quarterly data to reflect the impulse of a more expansionary fiscal stance, with GDP growth steady at 5.1% versus 5.04% in the third quarter.

From The Wall Street Journal