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Example Sentences
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“Younger makes sense to me, given the changes in the world,” said Cindie Jamison, a longtime turnaround executive who sits on boards including Darden Restaurants and International Flavors & Fragrances.
Decisions taking too long, celebrations being put on hold while deliberations take place, confusion as goals are given - or ruled out - for marginal reasons, denying referees the ability to use their own common sense.
From BBC
Former world indoor champion Josh Kerr was given a medical exemption after withdrawing from the men's 3,000m because of a back injury, Tom Keen stepping up in his absence to win the event.
From BBC
Stoecker had given Weston a tough task with her run of 1:00.77, 0.30 seconds off the pace of the Germans with the British pair, ranked top seeds, the last to run.
From BBC
When given glucose, their pancreas responded more effectively, suggesting improved insulin release and steadier blood sugar levels.
From Science Daily
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
