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Example Sentences

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The families who were able to get a spot in the new housing wanted to be there, and they usually had to go through a screening process to get a spot, she said.

From The Wall Street Journal

One of the biggest obstacles is whether you are able to separate the romance from the person.

From BBC

So, the fact that he was able to do that today after such a long time was very impressive.

From Barron's

But investors have been able to manage the effects through the monthslong “Sell America” trade.

From Barron's

Someone willing to bring the exact same bill would need to be drawn high up in the ballot of MPs able to bring a Private Members Bill.

From BBC