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Example Sentences

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The trial heard that, after arriving in the UK as an unaccompanied asylum seeker, Muhamadi was taken into the care of social services in Bradford.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

At least four people were taken into custody Wednesday night.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Jake, you’ve taken steps to advance your own aspirations and music with your label, Sunburnt Records, how does that fit into where Sublime is right now?

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

After I laid eyes on the current Oval Office, photos of the former version looked to me as if they were taken in a chain hotel suite, and not a particularly plush one.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

Outside, we saw J.W. had already taken to his heels, no doubt at the sight of both Glenn and the puff adder.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck