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Example Sentences
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A pumped-up England dismissed Australia for 132 on another chaotic day at the fourth Ashes Test Saturday to leave themselves needing 175 to win a seesawing contest.
From Barron's
But the US does not currently have clear rules governing how much responsibility carmakers have to ensure that drivers remain attentive, leaving that question in contested legal territory.
From BBC
The definition of “the West” has been contested, debated and revised over time, said Georgios Varouxakis, author of the book “The West: The History of an Idea.”
The teams will be racing to this year's Slater Cup, which is contested between Gloucester and Leicester Tigers, Mr Slater's former clubs, every season.
From BBC
The pitch for the fourth Ashes Test in Melbourne has "done too much" and has resulted in an "unfair" contest between bat and ball, says former England captain Michael Vaughan.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
