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Example Sentences

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The Met Police said Sir Idris "confirmed that they were the driver/rider at the time" after being contacted by the force.

From BBC

Denver star Jamal Murray could have forced overtime after being awarded three free throws with one second remaining and Detroit leading 109-106.

From Barron's

One such breach included being in a relationship that he did not declare.

From BBC

The man was immediately arrested and forensics were being conducted at the scene, police added.

From BBC

“In 60 years we went from having the world’s most-respected currency to being ridiculed by Warner Brothers.”

From The Wall Street Journal