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Example Sentences

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The Colorado woman went to the local cops for help; the detective assigned to her case sent warrants to Google and mobile providers, hoping to find the identity of her digital tormentor.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Thank goodness she was assigned this case; she worked in this very U.S. attorney’s office for years, so she understands what a fall from grace this is.

From Slate • May 22, 2026

Of the 68 participants enrolled, half were assigned to the real gait retraining group.

From Science Daily • May 22, 2026

As volunteer Joan Howard approached, her assigned mission was to tally the two women and keep moving.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

All ships on their way to Cuba were to continue to their assigned ports on that island.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin