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Example Sentences

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Now it must win two playoff games this week against Bolivia and Iraq instead.

From The Wall Street Journal

One of those carriers, AT&T, pushed back against Smith’s subpoenas, citing constitutional concerns.

From The Wall Street Journal

So all the analysis points to Saudi against the MLS at this stage.

From BBC

It cites the case of Gill, and of the MI5 alert against Christine Lee, as examples of where the public have been alerted to techniques that can be used.

From BBC

Brittin's priorities will include handling a multi-billion dollar defamation lawsuit filed by the US president against the BBC.

From BBC