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Example Sentences

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“This lexicon gives a humorous and precise overview of the most important words and phrases of politically correct newspeak,” the back cover of Klaus Rainer Röhl’s Politisch Korrekt von A bis Z from 1995 promises.

From Slate • Jan. 5, 2025

So, there was no bis, as the Italians call it, no repeat.

From The Guardian • May 31, 2016

Tognum kauft bei Daimler jährlich bis zu 35.000 schwere Lkw-Motoren ein, Rolls-Royce will mit der Übernahme sein Antriebsgeschäft abrunden.

From Reuters • Nov. 8, 2011

Au Passage, 1 bis passage Saint Sébastien, 11th; 011-33-1-43-55-07-52.

From New York Times • Sep. 28, 2011

It’s one thing to talk to somebody bis age as a friend—he and Shenice obviously talk all the time.

From "Clean Getaway" by Nic Stone