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Example Sentences
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Hearts' bid for a first Scottish Premiership title since 1960 suffered a major setback despite a late rally in a 3-2 defeat to Edinburgh rivals Hibernian on Saturday.
From Barron's
On Dec. 15, the EU sanctioned two rival oil traders it accused of playing a major role in the clandestine Russian energy market.
Australia's Margaret Court, the 24-time major singles champion and then world number one, was one of King's fiercest rivals.
From BBC
His clients concluded that Mexico was better off than many other U.S. trade partners, including rival manufacturers in Asia.
Yet, contrary to widespread expectations, his most prominent electoral rival, Anicet-Georges Dologuélé, has been allowed to take part in the electoral race.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
