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Example Sentences

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A year-end wave of immigration raids in the Central Coast led to the apprehension of 147 people, sparking outrage from elected officials and immigrant-rights groups.

From Los Angeles Times

The Senedd election in May will be very different to any previous contest, with the number of politicians elected to Cardiff Bay increasing from 60 to 96.

From BBC

The person and/or the person’s proxy must elect to receive hospice care and waive the right for Medicare to pay for any other services.

From MarketWatch

“It really underscores the urgency with which our elected officials and policymakers should be devising ways of mitigating the economic harm that is occurring as a result of immigration enforcement actions.”

From Los Angeles Times

This means public schools can close and state employees can elect to take the day off.

From Los Angeles Times