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Example Sentences
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Silver prices climbed to all-time highs on Monday, as expectations that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates further this month and persistent concerns over global supply tightness sparked a fresh rally.
Shortly after the money came in, $7 million was sent to bank accounts in the United Arab Emirates, sparking questions within Credit Suisse.
A reindeer called Buddy sparked a huge search operation after he went on the run.
From BBC
The abrupt cancellations of several Japanese music events in Shanghai - one of them midway through a song - have sparked criticism among fans, with some calling the moves "rude" and "extreme".
From BBC
"Together, they form a powerful cycle where outrage sparks engagement, algorithms amplify it, and constant exposure leaves us mentally exhausted," he said.
From BBC
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