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Example Sentences

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The titular Outlaw was the first Black constable of Graham, N.C.

From Los Angeles Times

In a bit of dumb luck that hasn’t stopped me from bragging about it since, 10 years ago I was the first one to publicly push for Roberts’ hiring.

From Los Angeles Times

After the first semester under the new rules, Harvard-Westlake school leaders reported promising results — and some students said they no longer are reflexively reaching for their phones and are sleeping better.

From Los Angeles Times

Over the first weekend of the January fires, firefighters were able make progress with the help of calmer winds and higher humidity.

From Los Angeles Times

Against Rock, he hit his first 11 attempts at doubles, missing for the first time when trying to take out 143 to win the match.

From BBC