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Example Sentences

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Until recently, arresting an immigrant suspected of being in the country illegally took time.

From The Wall Street Journal

Basically, they had no business being in this game, and the score was 10-3 at halftime.

From Los Angeles Times

Ms King was told by parole officers that Butcher had a "human right" to return home, but she felt the needs of her sister's killer were being prioritised over hers.

From BBC

Another says he gets fresh ideas being in this academic environment.

From BBC

But he adds: "I worry that dismissing 'willpower' makes it too easy to resign oneself to being at a weight that may not be what is desired, or best for health."

From BBC