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Example Sentences
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“We feel strongly that there needs to be some standards that tech is held accountable to,” he told Salon.
From Salon
As long as the job market holds up, consumers have income to pay at least some of their debts for now.
From MarketWatch
In response to the jobs data, futures traders pushed up expectations that the Federal Reserve will likely keep rates on hold through June, according to the CME FedWatch Tool.
From MarketWatch
A winter storm brought freezing temperatures to much of the U.S. two weeks ago and still holds much of the Northeast in its grip.
Some stakeholders are holding out for Paramount to further boost its bid.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.