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Example Sentences

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Christopher’s heart was beating so hard that the griffin, disturbed by its racing thump, backed out of the jumper and cast him a look.

From Literature

The bill was backed by MPs in June of last year by a majority of 23, but has made slow progress in the House of Lords due to the huge number of amendments tabled.

From BBC

CEO Anthony Noto said in a release that the company has been moving “with urgency to lead the next phase of financial services by delivering crypto and blockchain innovation backed by bank-grade stability and security.”

From MarketWatch

This is backed up by research from Internet Matters, which found 64% of teens are using AI chatbots for help with everything from homework to emotional advice and companionship.

From BBC

The administration has eased its tone and admitted mistakes in its immigration enforcement campaign since Pretti’s killing, but hasn’t backed down completely or paused operations in Minneapolis, as critics demanded.

From Los Angeles Times