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Example Sentences
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After the events of recent days, the word "failure" is being applied to the owners and chief executive, not Moyes.
From BBC ● Sep. 2, 2026
Mr. Troy is right that the word didn’t exist in the New York of his 1970s childhood.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026
“I have no problem with the word ‘amateur,’” he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026
In an interview, Hoskins defended his initial choice to use the word “amend,” rather than “repeal,” because he felt it was more accurate.
From Salon ● Aug. 25, 2026
‘And I’m guessing Trouw must be the name of the newspaper, judging by how big the word is at the top.’
From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler
