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Example Sentences

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Amorim moved away from a back three with wing-backs for the first time against Newcastle United and instead fielded an orthodox back four with two holding midfielders.

From BBC

He is however working with a depleted squad, with seven senior players already ruled out of the home game against winless Wolverhampton Wanderers.

From BBC

"But there is no chance he is going to play against Wolves. No chance. You can write that."

From BBC

Experts recommend against quitting your job, if at all possible.

From MarketWatch

More worrisome is that even if Jackson is able to play against Pittsburgh, he hasn’t looked anywhere near his past MVP form this season.

From The Wall Street Journal