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Example Sentences
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When winds calmed on Friday, helicopters were used to pour water over the area - a tactic meant to mitigate an avalanche risk - authorities said.
From BBC
Guardrails meant to protect young bankers are often ignored, The Wall Street Journal has reported.
The inclusion of Pollock and Tom Curry from the off against Ireland was meant to be the fix, but the same problems were evident.
From BBC
Care Courts, which were meant to help address this, have not yet had the anticipated impact, and some families have felt let down.
From Los Angeles Times
General manager Bill Guerin prioritized size, brawn and checking prowess over elite scoring ability, which meant leaving several of America’s most dynamic offensive threats at home.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
