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Example Sentences

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Sharon Williams, 41, from Llanelli, was walking home in December when she did not see the pothole, causing her to fall face first and hit her head.

From BBC

By comparison, Liverpool have won three matches with last minute or injury-time goals, with two of them coming in the first four games of the season.

From BBC

Or they may take a chance on Mr. de la Espriella in the first round.

From The Wall Street Journal

Calling abroad rarely works the first time and calls usually last two or three minutes before cutting out.

From BBC

It was the first time a protest march in the British capital was banned since 2012 but a static demonstration was permitted, according to London's Metropolitan police.

From Barron's