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Example Sentences

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Winter storms sweeping across both coasts turned holiday travel into a test of patience and exposed just how brittle the system has become.

From Salon

Aurora Borealis, as the green lights dancing across the sky are known formally, are caused by charged sun particles interacting with the Earth’s magnetic field, which is most intense at the poles.

From The Wall Street Journal

On its Facebook page, the ski resort said the closure was “to allow mountain operations and patrol teams time to mitigate storm-related hazards across the entire mountain.”

From Los Angeles Times

Now a staple in kitchens across the Maldives, chili is believed to have been introduced by the Portuguese in the 16th century.

From Salon

Local media said the quake caused buildings in the capital Taipei to sway and was felt across Taiwan.

From Barron's