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Example Sentences
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But she also showed a lot of grace by ceding the spotlight to her “Wicked” co-star Bowen Yang, who confirmed before this week’s episode that he is exiting “SNL” midway through his eighth season.
From Los Angeles Times
Through his diverse international strategy, Gnassingbé is seeking to warn off Western critics, signalling that he has choices and options and does not need to cede to Europe, or anyone else.
From BBC
Analysts have said the company has ceded significant market share in recent quarters and that it is struggling with its price perception among consumers.
Later, under the presidency of Maduro predecessor Hugo Chavez, companies were forced to cede majority control to the Venezuelan state oil company, PDVSA.
From Barron's
But he has ceded the quest for chart-topping hits to younger rappers, he says.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
