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Example Sentences
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To deal with shortfalls and delays, the Pentagon is "working to streamline procurement processes and production lead times, and to stockpile critical materials, components, and selected munitions," the report said.
From Barron's β Sep. 15, 2026
That leaves Warsh facing the fight Trump hoped he would avoid when he selected the new chairman.
From The Wall Street Journal β Sep. 15, 2026
It was 1964 and she had been selected by teachers at her east London primary school to appear in a documentary called 7 Up.
From BBC β Sep. 12, 2026
The project is part of a small group of translational research efforts selected each year.
From Science Daily β Sep. 12, 2026
He told the men: You’ve been selected for your outstanding pilot ratings, your experience in single-pilot jets, and your top-secret clearances.
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
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