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Example Sentences

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"All of that was always full of keys," he recalled, showing the small wooden cubbies where they used to be kept.

From Barron's

Ruffalo said Crime 101 gave Hemsworth the opportunity to take on a very different type of role from those that audiences may be used to seeing.

From BBC

“Was the thumb drive used to avoid public records requests?”

From Los Angeles Times

Sodium phosphate is used to preserve moisture and enhance flavor in processed foods, while carrageenan is added to thicken and stabilize products like meats.

From Los Angeles Times

"I am not used to scoring, so for me it was something completely new. I am 24 years old and for me it's the first time."

From BBC