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Example Sentences
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As master of disguise, Zandrya takes a different form each time she appears in an episode — the better to fool Sofia and get her hands on the magic amulet.
From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026
Most artificial-intelligence companies are so desperate for computing capacity that they will use any advanced chip they can lay hands on, but switching to a new computing system can be complex and costly.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026
The delays have led to running jokes on social media about massive worldwide events that were likely to take place before users ever got their hands on the game.
From Barron's • May 14, 2026
Ideally, West Ham will have their destiny in their hands on the final day, without needing Everton to get something at Spurs.
From BBC • May 12, 2026
Placing my hands on the post, I buried my face in my arms and cried.
From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls
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