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Example Sentences

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Iranian state television said an oil tanker was sinking after it was struck while attempting to "illegally" pass through the Strait of Hormuz.

From BBC

In Baghdad, hundreds of Iraqis, many dressed in black, attempted to storm the compound housing the American embassy on Sunday despite a heavy security deployment.

From Barron's

On Sunday, Iranian state TV said an oil tanker in the strait was struck while attempting to "illegally" pass through and was sinking, showing footage of a burning tanker at sea.

From Barron's

But this season, attempts to climb in the draft by plummeting in the standings have become so obvious and cynical that league commissioner Adam Silver insists that it’s time for the league to take action.

From The Wall Street Journal

Prosecutors allege that in an attempt to conceal the truth, Smith-Griffin in May 2024 created a fake email address for a real AllHere financial consultant and sent additional false financial and client information to investors.

From Los Angeles Times