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Example Sentences
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Not only was Tillman born in Germany, but the U.S. team he plays for in this World Cup routed Paraguay in its tournament opener.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2026
The team plans a bullpen game Wednesday, with Roki Sasaki expected to start Thursday’s opener of a four-game series against the San Diego Padres and Ohtani lined up to follow the next day.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2026
Mexico hosted this World Cup's opener while the USA stages the final.
From BBC • Jun. 29, 2026
For the fall 2024 season opener, Obrokta paid $75,000 for the team to travel to Nashville to take on Lipscomb Academy, a nationally known program that had sent dozens of players to Division 1 schools.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 28, 2026
They think it’s very comical if he digs out a can opener or a picture of Herbert Hoover.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
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