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Example Sentences

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In fact, the school has lost over 200 students, causing a budget shortfall that resulted in three teacher positions being cut from the faculty.

From Salon

Feeling “unease at seeing history being ‘snipped and clipped and disappeared,’” he dubbed his process “guerrilla teaching.”

From Salon

A 17-year-old girl died after being hit by multiple vehicles shortly after coming out of hospital, an inquest has heard.

From BBC

If I watch an Eredivisie game, which I still do, I see goals being disallowed and fouls on goalkeepers being given and I think 'wow, that's a big difference'.

From BBC

Passengers are also being urged to heed travel advice from the UK government, as this can also affect travel insurance rights.

From BBC