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Example Sentences

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Many are extremely fragile and break apart before they can be recovered, which makes them especially rare.

From Science Daily

Families arrived to spend time on the Melbourne Cricket Ground outfield, before the squads left to celebrate.

From BBC

On Tuesday, coach Andrew McDonald said Australia opener Travis Head had reported to training before the fourth Test in Melbourne not in his best state after enjoying the home side's Ashes triumph.

From BBC

On Wednesday afternoon, a man rang the church's bell before the pastor's entrance, marking the start of the mass.

From Barron's

He waved to supporters before ducking into a convoy under tight security, video posted by his party showed.

From Barron's