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Example Sentences

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Beijing's embassy in Colombo said illicit activity in Sri Lanka had risen following enforcement actions in Cambodia, Myanmar as well as the United Arab Emirates.

From Barron's • May 17, 2026

"Her actions were clearly illegal, wrong, and financially costly to Mesa County, and Colorado."

From BBC • May 16, 2026

Unsavory, sure, and illegal to boot, but desperate times call for desperate actions.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

These examples remind us of the impacts of our actions beyond our individual footprints.

From Slate • May 15, 2026

Jefferson’s relationships with Jupiter and the other people he legally owned would prove that—and so do his actions regarding slavery.

From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis