billed

Example Sentences

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It was curious that more family members were not present for what was billed as a break from the Ashes.

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Stokes took over as captain in the aftermath of the 4-0 defeat here four years ago and this tour was billed as the culmination of the leadership of the all-rounder and head coach Brendon McCullum.

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Australia were billed as ageing, ravaged by injuries and struggling to settle on an opening partnership.

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With 5,000 tickets sold for each show, it has been billed as one of the "largest community participation events" in the programme, featuring more than 250 local performers.

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The EU's industry chief, Stephane Sejourne, insisted the bloc's green ambitions stood intact as he put forward a plan billed as a "lifeline" for Europe's auto industry.

From Barron's