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Example Sentences

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"I think this is for India. We played the same brand of cricket that we wanted to play. Batting first was the better option on this wicket."

From Barron's

But Canada restored their lead almost immediately after superstar Sidney Crosby fed Devon Toews, and Mark Stone made it 3-1 at the end of the first period.

From Barron's

"I barely got any sleep. During the first day, I slept for only two hours, and I woke up and was very surprised," Shaidorv told AFP on Sunday.

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Hesson defended the decision to bowl first at a stadium where three previous matches were won by the team batting first.

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Weston becomes the first Team GB athlete to win two gold medals in a single Winter Olympics.

From BBC