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Example Sentences
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I think this mix of the good and bad stories is probably right, although I’d add to the list foreign buyers steering clear of the U.S.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 20, 2026
Lewis, now 43, credits the charity and religion for keeping him off the streets and clear of drugs.
From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2026
He is now 81 points ahead of team-mate George Russell, who finished fifth after a difficult race on a confusing strategy, and 101 clear of Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton, who retired early on with brake failure.
From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2026
By contrast, China’s private international hospitals have generally been more cautious, steering clear of clinical trials and sticking only to therapies, including CAR-T treatments, that have been approved by regulators for commercialization.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 7, 2026
By 10:00 P.M. the water seemed relatively clear of ice, and their spirits rose: so far, so good.
From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong
