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Example Sentences

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On its quarterly earnings call this month, the company acknowledged that its supply still lags well behind demand.

From Barron's

Unlike virtually all big companies, Berkshire doesn’t provide directors and officers insurance, meaning directors take financial risk being on the board—although many think the company would stand behind them if there were shareholder lawsuits.

From Barron's

“Cumbia has played a huge part in my personal life and in my culture,” she said behind the scenes.

From Los Angeles Times

When he slammed the door behind me, the building shook so hard that plaster dust sifted down from the ceiling.

From Literature

At 4:55 they’ll line up single file and enter the control room, church-mouse quiet, and stand behind each of us at their assigned stations.

From Literature