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Example Sentences

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Mark Wood may not play for England again after going home with a knee problem and Jofra Archer's impressive tour was ended by a side strain sustained in the third Test.

From BBC

"Expected goals doesn't give me anything. It's how you play for goals and we could not do that today."

From BBC

So he is looking forward to making an impact any way that he can on Saturday for a team stocked with players that he said play for each other.

From Los Angeles Times

“At this level,” he said, “the more you can get guys that want to play for each other rather than just their families and the name on their back, makes a tighter team and in my opinion makes for a better team.”

From Los Angeles Times

"I have always dreamed of playing for the national team. It is the ambition of every Algerian to play for their country and do well," said Boulbina, who was in tears at the end.

From Barron's