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Example Sentences
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The U.S. launched wide-scale strikes against Islamic State targets in Syria on Saturday in response to the killing of two American soldiers and a civilian interpreter last month.
The protests began with merchants demonstrating economic conditions two weeks ago, growing into a nationwide revolt on Jan. 8 against the regime.
Because of this physical and biological barrier, many existing immune cell therapies struggle to work well against these types of cancers.
From Science Daily
Freshman point guard Phillip Reed Jr. of Palisades entered high school ready to sink or swim going against varsity players who were stronger and more experienced.
From Los Angeles Times
The Southland is filled with promising freshman guards, and they know each other, having played with or against each other for years.
From Los Angeles Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
