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Example Sentences
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Come the Revolution, David enthusiastically embraced the radical Robespierre faction, even voting for the execution of Louis XVI, his former patron.
But like many former giants, IBM lost its leadership to upstarts as the personal computer and software eras surpassed mainframes.
The 21st century has given us the reverse: Douglas Carswell, a former member of Parliament who left England five years ago to join a free-market revolution he says will take place in the American South.
Trader Joe’s has purchased a former drug store in Santa Monica, paving the way for a fourth location in the seaside city for the popular grocer.
From Los Angeles Times
"It means a lot and I am very privileged and honoured to accept it," said the former player, who was a part of the iconic 1988 Five Nations Triple Crown-winning team.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
