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Example Sentences

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He paid tribute to fans who stayed the course and kept cheering.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

He also discovered a safe that had been kept in Blatter’s office that Infantino said had once contained cash and files on Blatter’s enemies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Eight existing prisons have been tasked with preparing special sections for children, where they will be kept separate from adult inmates.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

“Erin made fun of me on the day because I kept staring at her fake pregnant belly, because it was so surreal for me,” Quaid recalls.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

As head of the Dutch Reformed Church’s program to reach Jews, Willem kept in touch with these things.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom