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Example Sentences
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Some of the smaller firms briefly considered making a run at him, the people said, but not every firm was willing to hire several other partners, too.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 12, 2026
The same year “Rocky Horror Picture Show” hit cinemas in 1975, its Broadway run at the Belasco Theatre shuttered after 45 showings and negative reviews.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026
He finished the run at the one-yard line before a holding call gave Servite a respite.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026
Across pre-season, Antoine Semenyo, stationed on the flank, was arguably City's standout player, receiving the ball with time and space to run at his full-back.
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
Even though he looks different and I’m not allowed to love him anymore, I run at him as fast as I can and throw my arms around his shoulders.
From "Divergent" by Veronica Roth
