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Example Sentences

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Karofsky in his prepared remarks to the Senate said any suggestion that UBS is suing the Simon Wiesenthal Center or attempting to silence it is false.

From The Wall Street Journal

While there is popcorn, there’s no fixed seating, no timed screenings and no attempt to tell a linear history of film.

From Los Angeles Times

For Cohan, “Heated Rivalry” is valuable proof of concept as he attempts to convince more Canadian creators to return to their roots, regardless of where they now live in the world.

From Los Angeles Times

The dreadful conditions in Crans Montana and two other crashes led to the race being stopped after just six competitors attempted to find their way down the piste.

From Barron's

Type D bats were only previously allowed in junior cricket but the MCC said it has taken the step in an attempt to slow the rising costs of bats around the world.

From BBC