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Example Sentences

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The Los Angeles city clerk declined to provide information on Pratt’s residence, saying that candidates’ addresses are confirmed when they file, but can remain confidential.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

Then someone could file for an extension to file a return in mid-October, and then they can set up an installment plan to pay the taxes they owe.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

Under Judge Rakoff’s reasoning, every privileged document drafted in Google Docs, every confidential email sent through Gmail, every sensitive legal file stored in any cloud service has been “disclosed” to the provider.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

The students had never seen a criminal case file before, but already, they thought they were on to something.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

“I’m sure they’re all in there,” she said, pointing at the file.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti