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Example Sentences

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But this has struggled because lectins typically do not bind strongly enough to build up in large numbers on the surface of cancer cells.

From Science Daily

A strained economy, the growing number of people on weight-loss drugs and changes to government food-assistance programs are some of the looming challenges for food producers in the new year.

From MarketWatch

That shift helps explain why a growing number of multinational companies are reassessing how they operate in China, including whether to bring in local partners or sell stakes in their businesses.

From MarketWatch

“Animation’s a team sport,” says Howard, referring to the sheer number of people who worked on the film over five years.

From Los Angeles Times

“Many of our colleges have small teams managing content-rich websites with a large number of pages. Because of this, occasional delays in updates can happen despite best efforts.”

From Los Angeles Times