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Example Sentences

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The Lakers won their first game after the break against the Clippers before losing to Boston, Orlando and Phoenix.

From Los Angeles Times

Phones rattled against the tabletop with constant texts.

From Los Angeles Times

The Supreme Court has not yet ruled on the penalty against Meta and the case is still being heard in court.

From BBC

Hayden, from Cardiff, said she did briefly consider wearing her mum's old wedding dress but decided against it because it was no longer in fashion.

From BBC

It says it will remove products from the market if they claim to treat or change how the body works if they are not licensed under the Human Medicines Regulations Act 2012, and that it strongly advises against purchasing and using unauthorised medicinal products - "particularly those promoted on social media".

From BBC