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Example Sentences
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She said her office had previously raised the need for "greater focus" to be given to post-adoption support.
From BBC
The winners are awarded a "Blurry" -- the informal nickname for the awards given to these performers, who often ply their craft in the background.
From Barron's
Amaya, who is used to playing small roles, wants greater recognition for extras, to match the awards now given to others who were once in the background, like stunt performers and casting directors.
From Barron's
Someone to Watch Given to a talented filmmaker not yet widely recognized Tatti Ribeiro, “Valentina”
From Los Angeles Times
England played 30 minutes with only 14 men because of the two yellow cards given to the wing in the first half.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
