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Example Sentences

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Illinois was also dominant on the glass, picking up 20 offensive rebounds, creating second-chance opportunities that forced overtime and gave them a lead with four seconds remaining in the extra period.

From Los Angeles Times

At the other end Messi, who has had limited training opportunities since picking up a hamstring strain in a friendly two weeks ago, looked off the pace.

From Barron's

An onslaught of artificial intelligence agents that handle tasks from writing code to dispensing tax advice has the tech world and financial markets scrambling to pick winners and shed losers.

From Barron's

Paraclete 10, Valencia 1: Mason Jacobo threw six innings to pick up the win for Paraclete.

From Los Angeles Times

The home crowd sang "Leigh Wood is one of our own", as their man settled into a southpaw rhythm, slowing the pace and picking shots from range.

From BBC