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Example Sentences
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There will inevitably be an emphasis on the Invictus Games for wounded service personnel which will be held in Birmingham next July.
From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2026
They’ve raised concerns about a sunshade placed over the dock, a wooden walkway to connect the restaurant to handicap parking spots, and a wedding that was held on site.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 2026
New talks were held behind closed doors from August 17 to August 21 which included representatives from the US, Qatar, Switzerland, the African Union Commission, and Togo, serving as African Union mediator.
From Barron's ● Aug. 24, 2026
Globular clusters are densely packed groups of stars held together by gravity.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 24, 2026
But suddenly he just stopped his juggling, plunged his hand into his pocket, and held up the compass.
From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo
