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Example Sentences

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To study this process, researchers used in silico methods, which rely on computer simulations rather than laboratory experiments.

From Science Daily

“I would rather have a plan and not use it than need a plan and not have one,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times

The victims had distinct dietary patterns and signs of greater mobility and physiological strain, indicating they were likely outsiders rather than members of the local community.

From Science Daily

Howe certainly needs no reminding that he needs to spark a turnaround sooner rather than later.

From BBC

The plaintiff's lawyers sought to dismiss people, mostly men, who believed that young internet users' mental health issues are more attributable to parental failures rather than tech platform designers.

From Barron's