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Example Sentences
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In a famous speech on independence day, in front of Belgian dignitaries including King Baudouin, Lumumba, aged 34, castigated Belgium saying that the Congolese had been held in "humiliating slavery".
From BBC
Speaking from the Ireland Funds Gala event being held in Washington DC, the minister give his reaction to the £17m support package announced by the UK government.
From BBC
Previous editions of the No Art festival have been held in Barcelona, Miami and Rio de Janeiro.
From BBC
A UN report in 2022 noted that Somalia was working to ensure "those held in custody for questioning was done in a coordinated manner so that the rights of detainees were upheld".
From BBC
The confab is being held in San Jose, Calif., and runs through Thursday.
From Barron's
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