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Example Sentences
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In South Asia in particular, a culture of deference, traditional social norms and gender hierarchy often prevent youth movements from succeeding.
From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026
Clement’s prophecies over the years, Bartholomew explained, were “often expressed in a vague and obscurantist way,” but “Trump does not appear to have been a figure of particular interest.”
From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026
Back then, there was no freedom of speech, human rights abuses were rampant and the rights of women in particular were severely restricted, he recalled.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026
Without resorting to jingoism or over-sentimentality, he began to write with increasing tenderness about his native country—its climate, its countryside, its particular temperament.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
However, this particular puffin, Major Puff, doesn’t always make the best first impression, which is why I thought I’d step in now.
From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.