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Example Sentences

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"We can see gases come off the comet, and water molecules break apart into hydrogen and oxygen atoms."

From Science Daily

They’re coming off back-to-back victories over the two teams in last season’s Super Bowl, Philadelphia and Kansas City.

From Los Angeles Times

When one’s thoughts wander to Rome, they often include visions of men squaring off into some mythical arena.

From Salon

Chelsea remain in fourth place after the draw but inconsistency is sucking them into a battle for European places with half of the Premier League, and they would be 10 points off the leaders if Arsenal win later on Saturday.

From BBC

Since FAA controllers bid for days off based on seniority, Brewis said he wouldn’t have been able to have weekends off regularly for at least a decade.

From The Wall Street Journal