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Example Sentences

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Johnson, the American who won gold in the women's downhill alpine skiing on Sunday, was among the first to encounter the problem when she showed her broken medal at the post-event media conference.

From Barron's

After saving two break points at the start of the deciding set, Raducanu was broken again as she gingerly failed to chase down a drop shot, before calling out the trainer.

From BBC

He realized that even if Rashawn had made it across, the asphalt would have broken loose and she would have still ended up in the water.

From Literature

“No. People don’t die from a broken ankle. She might have to wear a cast on her leg for awhile, but she won’t die.”

From Literature

The court heard how Teeton was was walking back from his barracks at 17:50 BST when Esan asked him if he could use his phone because his moped had broken down.

From BBC