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Example Sentences
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“The claims set forth in the lawsuit grossly mischaracterize their interactions, which occurred over a decade, and some accusations over 2 decades, ago. All these allegations are contradicted by the real facts.”
From Los Angeles Times
“This editing occurred prior to my appointment as fire chief. And I can assure you that nothing of this sort will ever again happen while I am fire chief.”
From Los Angeles Times
The rare natural phenomenon occurs when the wind and snow combine to roll the snow into perfect tubes.
From BBC
When injury occurs, they switch into collagen-producing cells that build up scar tissue in the liver.
From Science Daily
New research from the University of California, Riverside offers fresh insight into why this decline occurs.
From Science Daily
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