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Example Sentences

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You may be able to add an “alert” to your bank account, notifying the bank of any named person, aka bad actor, who should never and will never have access to your account.

From MarketWatch

Dan said he was told he was paralysed form the neck down, would not be able to move and it was "highly likely" he would be bed-bound for the rest of his life.

From BBC

She said they were able to give some money to the school through selling crafts they make.

From BBC

Another passenger described feeling a "rollercoaster of emotions" for hours, not knowing whether the train he was on would be able to continue across the Channel or return to London.

From BBC

If I have the croissant, I won’t be able to have dinner.’

From Los Angeles Times