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Example Sentences
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But worse yet, they said, the outcome “would cast a shadow over the citizenship of millions upon millions of Americans, going back generations.”
From Los Angeles Times
The festival’s name is a cheeky play on Harry Potter’s nickname, “the boy who lived,” given to the character upon surviving a death curse.
From Los Angeles Times
Anyone putting themselves out there by seeking public office has to have a certain amount of faith, in both their capabilities and the prospect of good fortune smiling upon them.
From Los Angeles Times
The clocks have gone forward, a clear signal that the business end of the football season is upon us.
From BBC
Through a trust, he also indirectly controls voting shares that represent nearly 46 million common shares upon conversion.
From MarketWatch
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
