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Example Sentences

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“The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” wins for outstanding talk series after being canceled by CBS.

From The Wall Street Journal

The researchers describe these areas as being in a "fire deficit."

From Science Daily

The batter is tender thanks to sour cream, the crumb flecked with spices that feel autumnal without being predictable.

From Salon

He was one of the few Western reporters to stay in Baghdad, according to AP, with one of his first broadcasts from the city being interrupted by the sounds of missiles and air-raid sirens.

From BBC

Three separate investigations are currently being conducted after around 30 soldiers became ill from noise and vibration during a training exercise in November.

From BBC