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Example Sentences
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The politicians' initial efforts caused a public outcry though, when they stipulated that all samples should be destroyed on a donor's death.
From BBC
The doctor told the court that the initial report into Low's death had been non-suspicious.
From BBC
According to Dran, there was an initial confrontation between two groups.
From BBC
He admitted there have been nerves throughout the initial group stage.
From BBC
"According to initial findings, an avalanche may have crossed the tracks shortly before the train passed," police stated, adding that the public prosecutor's office has opened an investigation.
From Barron's
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