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Example Sentences
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She was chosen most valuable player of the tournament after going 11 for 18 with four home runs, two doubles and 14 RBIs.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026
Though Essayli has more law enforcement experience than many of Trump’s chosen prosecutors, he’s still struggled to achieve courtroom victories.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026
Dozens of "islanders" ended up being chosen as party candidates during November's primaries.
From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026
So rather than pass the billions of dollars in tariff costs along to consumers, carmakers have chosen to absorb the blow.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026
“Well, I would have chosen some normal kind of plant like a fern, but I guess they wanted something scientific for the teachers’ room.
From "The Best School Year Ever" by Barbara Robinson
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.