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Example Sentences
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Colapinto said: "I can be sorry to everyone. It's been a big mistake, of course. I just locked up and then I was very out of control."
From BBC ● Sep. 26, 2026
Hours later, reporters were still locked out and a state dinner with President Xi of China went ahead without them.
From Slate ● Sep. 26, 2026
The players were locked in a meeting, with unconfirmed reports that several players, including goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu, expressed their wish to withdraw from the game leading to questions whether the game would go ahead.
From BBC ● Sep. 26, 2026
With the two global powers locked in a race to develop artificial intelligence, concerns that the technology could spin out of human control have soared in recent weeks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026
Daniel leaned forward, his eyes locked on the road ahead.
From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz
