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Example Sentences

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"If it looks like I am lying there doing nothing it means I am doing everything right," he said prior to the Games.

From Barron's

"That he doesn't have prior experience probably works for him, because people are willing to give change a chance," says political scientist Navine Murshid.

From BBC

Despite its record of delivering returns, this fundraising took 18 months, compared with nine to 12 with prior funds, said Kevin Lalande, founding managing director and chief investment officer.

From The Wall Street Journal

Affirm’s rent pilot doesn’t allow users to continue borrowing if they still have an outstanding balance from the prior month, the company said.

From MarketWatch

“Black Bird” actor Paul Walter Hauser had also been raising funds through Cameo videos and auctions to help the late actor prior to his death.

From Los Angeles Times