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Example Sentences
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She had been due to stand as a regional list candidate in Central Scotland and Lothians West in next month's election.
From BBC
As it currently stands, road use fees fall short of fully funding roadway systems in most states already, and governments are currently diverting funds from other sources.
From MarketWatch
To make sure that rule stood over time, it was added to the Constitution in the 14th Amendment.
From Los Angeles Times
And an Italian teenager, Kimi Antonelli, leads the Formula One standings with an eye on the country’s first drivers’ title in over 70 years.
Even if they prove fairly insulated from a wipeout, they do stand to lose significant business from the whole mess.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
