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Example Sentences

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Both scandals drew attention even if most people already knew that all is not fair in love and soar.

From Los Angeles Times

School had been in session at Lead Elementary in San Mateo for less than an hour, but already Quinn had to pause instruction nearly 20 times.

From Los Angeles Times

However much of the spending would be on the "30 or so" projects already earmarked or in train as well maintaining the island's existing assets.

From BBC

"By the time we get notified of what's happened sometimes it's already been 10 or 15 minutes. That bike could be anywhere."

From BBC

For one, if even more jet engine parts get diverted to produce power turbines, that could worsen the shortage in the jet-engine market, which is already very tight.

From The Wall Street Journal