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Example Sentences

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The earthquake saw thousands of people ordered to evacuate in coastal areas of the southern Philippines and neighbouring Indonesia as tsunami warnings were issued by multiple countries and a regional warning centre.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Dingwall later admitted offences linked to an attempt to kill a protected hen harrier and was ordered to pay a fine of £1,520.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

“They have no idea when we’re gonna go home,” Jessica Doughty, 31, said Monday, three days after she and her partner were ordered to leave their Stanton home.

From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2026

Journalists who were on the White House North Lawn at the time said they were ordered to run and shelter in the press briefing room.

From Barron's • May 23, 2026

“They said they were ordered to hide it for ‘the time to come.’

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas