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Example Sentences

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It wasn’t long before we were talking every day.

From Literature

Although, in a weird ironic twist, Abraham Lincoln would sign the document that would create the Secret Service right before he left for the theater tonight.

From Literature

The Washington Post has reported that the CIA also made that assessment before the war began.

From Los Angeles Times

Carter Jones flipped his commitment from California to Arizona that October after developing into a three-star linebacker at Crean Lutheran, and he formed a tight bond with Mpoyi before leaving for college.

From Los Angeles Times

Lynne Bruce, 54, said she was told Kimberley had crashed Milne's car before he followed her on foot to a bridge.

From BBC