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Example Sentences
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It was the 15th loss in all competitions for the Reds this term, their most in a single season since losing 18 times under Brendan Rodgers in 2014-15.
From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026
The tribe expects its state funding will be gone by the end of June, and is already laying off personnel from work that tribal leaders hoped would help employ tribal members long term.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026
Other countries became eager customers of U.S. oil and gas thanks to a reputation for reliability built up before Trump’s second term.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026
Astronomers use the term "metals" to describe elements heavier than hydrogen and helium.
From Science Daily • Apr. 4, 2026
It was an insurance policy, typically on a corporate bond, with semiannual premium payments and a fixed term.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.