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Example Sentences

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Firefighters had to cut open the metal drop box to extinguish the fire, and numerous ballots inside were damaged, some charred beyond recognition.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

"I've not even had an apology from anybody."

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Election workers collecting ballots from a drop box in downtown Los Angeles on Sunday found multiple mail-in ballots that had been burned, officials say.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

She said the health board was grateful to the patients who had come forward and added that NHS Lanarkshire took allegations of this nature extremely seriously.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

I rose, surprised at how dark the sky had become, but time passed differently here.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith