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Example Sentences

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The Pasadena Department of Transportation “strongly” advises parade-goers park before 6 a.m. the day of the event.

From Los Angeles Times

Lisa knew nothing of the game before she met Paul, but was soon indoctrinated.

From BBC

Greene had several jobs, including draftsman and steelworker, before becoming an actor in the 1970s.

From BBC

The game ended with a sudden outburst from Carlsen, who struck the table with his fist before offering Gukesh a swift handshake and leaving the playing area.

From BBC

The phrase was based off his uncle, he said in a 2008 interview, and he had also said it in the same intonation in other films before debuting on HBO's The Wire.

From BBC