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Example Sentences
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IBM recently elevated Jay Gambetta, the former head of its quantum division, to lead its research efforts as a whole—a sign of how seriously it takes quantum.
From Barron's
Mr. Davis is former deputy commander of U.S.
The PP has previously expressed a similar opinion about the former monarch.
From BBC
The by-election was triggered by the resignation of former Labour health minister Andrew Gwynne, who was suspended from the parliamentary party for offensive WhatsApp messages a year ago.
From BBC
Afghanistan's Taliban government has military equipment left behind by the former Afghan and foreign forces.
From BBC
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