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Example Sentences

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The Crown Prosecution Service is currently reviewing the decision by Met Police detectives not to seek cruelty charges.

From BBC

Kelly’s lawyers also argue the senator’s statements are protected by the Constitution’s Speech or Debate Clause, which gives lawmakers immunity from civil or criminal proceedings that seek to hold them liable for legislative acts.

From The Wall Street Journal

A producer for “CBS Evening News” worried about the direction the network is taking in a farewell letter to her colleagues, saying that the “excellence” employees “seek to sustain is hindered by fear and uncertainty.”

From Salon

Italy are seeking only their second victory over Ireland in the Six Nations.

From Barron's

“A car is one of the most important purchases American families make, and today’s consumer is increasingly seeking value and a customized shopping experience,” Barr said in a statement.

From Barron's