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Example Sentences

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However, the motion did not set a specific timeline for action.

From BBC

A referendum ballot on Sunday also gives voters a chance to voice whether they want constitutional reform in principle, but with no specific measures on the table.

From Barron's

Their analysis revealed that two amino acids, arginine and tyrosine, interact in a specific way that causes the silk proteins to cluster together at the earliest stages.

From Science Daily

Their analysis focused on CD8+ T cells that recognized specific proteins found in these fluids.

From Science Daily

While blood tests offer a more precise snapshot of exposure at a specific moment, hair is far easier to collect and preserve.

From Science Daily