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Example Sentences
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Retail analysts have described it as a “loss leader,” meaning that it is sold at little to no profit in order to entice customers to shop at the store and spend money on other items.
From Los Angeles Times
That meant he missed the chance to persuade some of America's best high school football talent to join his team this year.
From BBC
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson said being sent home could mean children "retreating to social media".
From BBC
“The mean green team is not going anywhere,” said the caption.
Filling your folder sometimes means fishing for compliments, which can feel awkward.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.