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Example Sentences

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At times she was able to meet other NLD officials and selected diplomats, but during the early years she was often in solitary confinement.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

The City Council unanimously voted to put the measure on the ballot, with McOsker selected to draft the official argument in support.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

In a note to shareholders earlier this month, Saba said that—if selected as the trust’s next manager—it would shift the fund’s strategy to invest in other U.K.-listed investment trusts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

Instead it shared a version with selected companies including Apple, Microsoft and Nvidia under a project called "Glasswing" to help improve their security infrastructure.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

He squirmed on his mat, wishing uselessly that Headmaster hadn’t selected him, picturing the cub chased by a hungry crocodile, counting the minutes until the sun would finally rise.

From "Tiger Boy" by Mitali Perkins