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Example Sentences

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The crash occurred in the 1000 block of Pacific Coast Highway.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

At her final campaign rallies, Fujimori declared "war" on extortionists, promising to deploy the military against organised crime, control prisons, and work with financial institutions to block extorted money.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

The road was eventually partially cleared, but protesters moved to block it again.

From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026

The Fisher Island Community Association, which represents property owners, and Fisher Island Club, a country club, sued Miami-Dade County in federal court in January to block the county from exercising eminent domain.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Then he saw that the girls had finished their game and were heading for the classroom block.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo