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Example Sentences

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"By finding what breaks the chromosome in the first place, we now have a new and actionable point of intervention for slowing cancer evolution."

From Science Daily

The Hjortspring boat was discovered on the Danish island of Als and first excavated in the early 1900s.

From Science Daily

"People don't realise, but cod was not the go-to fish when fish and chip shops started about 160 years ago," he said, revealing that it was dab that first made up a fish supper.

From BBC

City of Wolverhampton Council said the work done so far was just the first phase of the project and it was now looking at how to take it forward.

From BBC

England went into the game against Scotland looking for a 13th straight win and a first in Edinburgh since 2020, but were unable to cope with Scotland's energy and intensity.

From BBC