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Example Sentences
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"The initial theory of a car accident was just not adding up."
From BBC
They all have explosive power and speed over the initial acceleration phase where pushing the sled effectively is so vital.
From BBC
A follow-up workshop is scheduled for early December, 2026, marking one year since the initial gathering.
From Science Daily
Disney’s initial skepticism and the scene’s sheer impact on food both beg the question: How did one of the messiest foods imaginable become shorthand for romance?
From Salon
But despite the initial attraction, theirs was a love story that nearly didn't happen.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.