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Example Sentences

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The smoldering ashes at the bottom of the building had broken out into a few fledgling fires, and he moved to put them out.

From Los Angeles Times

"If the companies have broken the law, there will be legal action," he is expected to say.

From BBC

He denied having broken the law, saying "running for president is not a crime".

From BBC

The German, 28, stood firm to save three break points in the opening service game of the second, but was ultimately broken to trail 4-3 with the remainder of the match staying on serve.

From BBC

"This is not a one-way street. We're at a busy intersection, and the stoplight's broken," she said.

From Barron's