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Example Sentences
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He added: "We need a help scheme which is open and understandable, so the public gets the message that there is help for those facing a crisis."
From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026
His team were outstanding in the first 40 minutes as they carved open a flimsy Munster side.
From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026
Eastern time if talks to open the Strait of Hormuz aren’t completed by then.
From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026
European leaders say forcing the passageway open militarily is unrealistic and more likely to come about through international pressure.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026
Clare threw open the front door and called up the realms.
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.