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Example Sentences
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The intruder might have been deterred by the couple’s two dogs — except that neither canine acted like a traditional guard dog.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026
"He acted instantly and he did everything right," a recovering Millroy told BBC Sport from his hospital bed in China.
From BBC ● Sep. 16, 2026
In response to questions, Damen shared a press release that said it “has always acted in accordance with the applicable sanctions packages and that full transparency has been exercised about its activities.”
From Salon ● Sep. 16, 2026
He later allegedly acted as a front man and money launderer for Maduro, and in return was granted Venezuelan citizenship and a diplomatic passport.
From Barron's ● Sep. 15, 2026
The children happily acted out the scene as he described it, using the velocipede as a stand-in for the elephant.
From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood
