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Example Sentences

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As part of the investigation, a BBC North West reporter was able to obtain a fraudulent teeth-whitening qualification, as well as being given "extreme" bleach and advised to "practise on friends and family".

From BBC

Other astronomers have questioned these findings, but these critics have not been able to completely dismiss the South Korean team's assertions.

From BBC

"But during that period I was so low and I was having so many panic attacks, I thought I'd never be able to perform it," he says.

From BBC

The criteria to register as a nationwide party able to contest seats in multiple areas have been tightened, according to the Asian election watchdog, and only six of the 57 parties standing have qualified.

From Barron's

A person was able to get out of the house and was taken to hospital, Gloucestershire Police previously said, however no update on their condition has yet been given.

From BBC