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Example Sentences
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But the roots of Japan’s inflation are monetary, as the Bank of Japan attempts to normalize its policy after years of negative interest rates.
No 10's attempts to mollify backbenchers will continue in the coming days, with the 37 Scottish Labour MPs getting particular close attention.
From BBC
“Crash” eschewed Charli’s typical boundary-pushing electronic sound to aim for something notably more commercial, and, ever the rebel, Charli attempted to homogenize this marketable music with visual ideas that were more to her own taste.
From Salon
Two of those arrested overnight were detained as they attempted to take a bus to Spain, according to a source close to the case speaking on condition of anonymity.
From Barron's
Unfortunately for those attempting to civically engage, the current crop of contenders is, shall we say, less than enthralling.
From Los Angeles Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
