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Example Sentences
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South Pars is the heart and lungs of an Iranian economy that relies heavily on natural gas to keep powering its homes, factories, cars and even its water pumps.
His shift didn't finish until three in the morning and he's ensconced in a hooded down jacket to keep out the winter weather.
From BBC
Tom McDonnell, a lifelong resident, said they could keep chickens again and build on their self-sufficiency.
From BBC
Since the stone age, people have typically kept themselves warm by burning things - wood or coal on a fire, or oil or gas in a boiler.
From BBC
If one encounters a potentially dangerous snake, stop and back away, keeping a good distance from the snake.
From Los Angeles Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
