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Example Sentences

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Many studies have not been able to determine whether observed health improvements came from shorter eating windows, unintentional calorie reduction, or a combination of both.

From Science Daily

By analyzing metabolic signals tied to health and diet, the scientists were able to reconstruct details about ancient climates and landscapes, including temperature, soil conditions, rainfall, and vegetation.

From Science Daily

However, it was later in the dig that the team were finally able to establish a more definitive date for when exactly the skatepark had closed.

From BBC

He was able to keep his L.A. job as an editor for the Discovery Channel, which brings in about $180,000 a year.

From The Wall Street Journal

Despite their poor run, I still see the Seagulls as being able to cause anyone problems.

From BBC