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Example Sentences

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In what was one of the greatest sports stories of the year, Europe claimed their first win in the US for 13 years by 15 points to 13.

From BBC

"You have these big dreams of our first Christmas on the boat," she said.

From BBC

Reed previously expressed his "deep disappointment" in the first UK council to adopt a four-day working week.

From BBC

He first fought with the invading Japanese to oust Britain, before swapping sides as the tide of war changed and currying favour with London for the cause of independence.

From Barron's

The "Three Brotherhood Alliance" trio of ethnic minority armies won stunning advances, including Lashio in the summer of 2024 -- the first capture of a state capital and a regional military command.

From Barron's