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Example Sentences
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Danny wished he could open the glass to have a better look, but he was afraid of setting off any alarms.
From Literature
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If I’m in the orchard, the older apple trees will tell me, “You’d better get a move on, Ida B” or “Go on now and see what your daddy wants.”
From Literature
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With “41 Shots” Springsteen is telling a particular and very American story, and by following it with “Promised Land,” he is reasserting his hopes and dreams and intentions for a better world.
From Salon
Baroness Cass' review called for better research into the characteristics of children seeking treatment and to look at outcomes for every young person.
From BBC
“While recognizing the challenges from record memory price hikes and shortages, Apple is so far managing better than competition,” Newman said.
From MarketWatch
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.