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Example Sentences

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Scientists at Cleveland-based institutions have uncovered a surprising new switch that helps the body make fat -- and turning it off had dramatic effects.

From Science Daily

The show will be headed up by Craig Mazin, who also made 2019 hit Chernobyl, and will continue where the game series left off.

From BBC

Gemma and various neighbours reported hearing two high-pitched screams, with others detecting a car driving off at speed.

From BBC

On 18 September, the night before Victoria's abduction, Doherty had been at the same club when she became separated from her friends and husband and decided to set off to where she was staying.

From BBC

The story claims that Rowland had paid off around £85,000 of Sarah Ferguson's debts, and that Epstein had paid off other debts.

From BBC