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Example Sentences
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They say price gyrations and the uncertainty hanging over the conflict make it all but impossible to plan investments—and that the disruption is already far-reaching.
Exporters of liquefied natural gas are getting higher prices for cargoes sold on the spot market, and previous fears that a glut of LNG would hurt their prospects have all but receded.
Dodgers fans generally hiss at the mention of Frank McCourt — the former owner took the team into bankruptcy, after all — but today is about tipping our cap to him.
From Los Angeles Times
All but the litter charges were thrown out, and even that was deemed de minimis.
From Slate
All but two of the World Cup kits released so far are manufactured by the three biggest sportswear brands - Adidas, Nike and Puma.
From BBC
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