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Example Sentences

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The long, lyrical essay, originally written during the Bush years at the height of the second Iraq war, directly challenges the idea that “nothing ever changes.”

From Los Angeles Times

By the time the car was ready for production in 2012, the first versions weren’t $50,000 offerings as Musk had originally touted.

From The Wall Street Journal

In her follow-up posts, A’Zion said she originally auditioned for the role of Percy, but was offered Zoe instead; she accepted the role.

From Los Angeles Times

The federal lawsuits, which originally targeted organized crime, are commonly filed in big civil disputes because they allow for triple damages.

From Los Angeles Times

Styles, who had originally booked six nights at Wembley, responded by doubling the length of his residency.

From BBC