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Example Sentences
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Kenyan debutant David Munyua caused a huge shock at the PDC World Championship, coming from two sets down to beat world number 18 Mike de Decker in an enthralling end to Thursday's afternoon session.
From BBC
The Thunder beat the Indiana Pacers in Game 7 for their first championship since relocating from Seattle in 2008.
That number beat analysts’ expectations, but was well behind Darden’s growth.
From Barron's
Developers are racing to beat subsidy deadlines and secure equipment before new curbs on Chinese products kick in.
Frankly, it’s been inspiring to watch the reaction of fans who aren’t accustomed to our absurd marketplace, who aren’t already beaten down by the costs and fees and are calling the organizers out.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.