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Example Sentences
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The bird uses this ornate tail to attract mates, yet its forest habitat has been eroded by population growth, farming, and logging, leaving it confined to a small area of the northern Andes.
From BBC
Belarusian state news agency Belta said the two-day visit was to deepen ties and "identify key areas of mutual interest and the most promising projects for implementation".
From Barron's
Rodriguez’s government just passed a new hydrocarbon law that oil executives have said is better than the prior law but leaves a lot to be desired, particularly in areas such as resolving legal disputes.
From Barron's
After looking at different areas, the couple made the decision to move to Wales, finding rents were "less than half of what we were paying in London for bigger properties".
From BBC
Police would also present evidence he was "in and around the area" for the 40 hours that Baghsarian was held, Marks added.
From BBC
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