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Example Sentences
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The woman said things came to a head during the Coronavirus pandemic when people were limited in the contact they were allowed to have with each other.
From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026
It also diversified away from pipelines into other types of energy infrastructure, such as electricity generation assets—a move that has also allowed it to benefit from AI growth.
From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026
This week, the U.S. allowed a Russian tanker to deliver roughly 730,000 much-needed barrels to the embattled nation.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
This is, of course, why the press is no longer allowed in the “Upper Press” offices.
From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026
Late in the afternoon we were allowed aboard a mail train, only to be put off two stops farther on to make room for a food shipment.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
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