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Example Sentences
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However Canada were given a major blow pre-match with the absence of talismanic captain Sidney Crosby.
From BBC
"But it can also inhibit the growth of several major antibiotic-resistant 'superbugs' and showed important enzymatic activities with important biotechnological potential."
From Science Daily
Oxygen and nutrient shortages are major barriers in efforts to grow replacement tissues and organs, which is a long term goal of the Noshadi laboratory.
From Science Daily
It would fall short of a full-scale attack that could inspire a major retaliation.
And during Fanatics’ growth spurt with exclusive deals with every major sports league in North America, criticism of the company swelled.
From Los Angeles Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
