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Example Sentences
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James, who played after initially being listed as questionable because of arthritis in his left foot, scored 24 points in 27 minutes on eight-for-15 shooting.
From Los Angeles Times
I want more people playing rugby, rather than being scared to take the field.
From BBC
Madigan won a Critics Choice Award early in awards season, but lost momentum in recent weeks after missing out at the Golden Globes and not being nominated by Bafta.
From BBC
“Those guys that were talking on stage with the awards and nice suits, talking, being in fancy places like that,” the actor said.
From Los Angeles Times
Grimes said he does not feel pressure about being the first follow-up from “Yellowstone” to premiere.
From Los Angeles Times
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