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Example Sentences

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The payments happened "with the knowledge and approval of certain senior former officers and/or Directors" and using funds "controlled by or associated with the former owner".

From BBC

"Nato was created as a…defensive alliance," Gen Sir Nick Carter, former Chief of the Defence Staff, told the BBC on Monday.

From BBC

Despite his strong performances this season, United concluded they would not offer a new deal to the former Real Madrid midfielder, who will be available on a free transfer.

From BBC

I recently came into $36,000 from a settlement with a former employer.

From MarketWatch

The race for Paris mayor looked uncertain Monday as a right-wing former minister hoping to wrest control of the French capital from the left claimed she had gained key support for a second-round run-off.

From Barron's