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Example Sentences
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Soon after, Smith scored his third Super League try of the season in impressive fashion, as he wrongfooted the Saints back line to race through.
From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026
This notion of a relentless, unshakable personal history serves as the novel’s through line: Try as they might, none of its characters can avoid the fallout of mistakes and misdeeds committed long ago.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
While airline stocks are depressed—United and JetBlue shares are down 10% and 12% in a month, respectively, in line with the U.S.
From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026
Pam Bondi is out as attorney general, the latest in a line of high-profile Trump administration women to be sacked in recent weeks.
From Slate • Apr. 3, 2026
I looked at the woman more closely: had she risked fleas and lice to spare Betsie the sick-call line?
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.