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Example Sentences
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“The Visit,” set in motion by a gripping premise, slightly overstays its welcome.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026
To be sure, China’s trajectory was set in motion decades before 9/11 when it began economic liberalization in 1978.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026
Currently, the record is 11 September, set in 2002 and 2013.
From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2026
Copernicus also said that August "marked the end of western Europe's warmest summer" that surpassed the long-standing record set in 2003.
From Barron's ● Sep. 10, 2026
His mouth was set in a stubborn line.
From "Homecoming" by Cynthia Voigt
