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Example Sentences

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Wirth, who organized a support group of AAA Insurance holders after the fire, chose not to and instead has her mail forwarded to her parents’ house.

From Los Angeles Times

The Met introduced them two years ago after realising that offenders had started using them, instead of mopeds, because they were more agile.

From BBC

One is replacing the fuel nozzles to utilize natural gas instead of jet fuel.

From The Wall Street Journal

In a statement issued last month, Baroness Lampard said a public evidence session - due to run from 20 April to 7 May - had been cancelled, and would instead be used for the pre-recorded evidence sessions.

From BBC

Except that instead of being covered in gold, this trophy for Hollywood's best extras is made of plastic.

From Barron's