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Example Sentences
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Recent research from McGill University reveals that during the Cretaceous period, some sea creatures sat at the very top of an extraordinarily complex food chain, surpassing modern standards of ecological dominance.
From Science Daily
“By choosing not to use the standard generational labels when they’re not appropriate, we can avoid reinforcing harmful stereotypes or oversimplifying people’s complex lived experiences,” wrote Kim Parker, director of social trends research at Pew.
From Salon
The standard term for repaying a student loan is 10 years — a reasonable amount of time for someone to establish their career after college.
From MarketWatch
The standard term for repaying a student loan is 10 years — a reasonable amount of time for someone to establish their career after college.
From MarketWatch
As they hit this surprise speed bump, some students are lowering their standards and joining companies they wouldn’t have considered before.
From Los Angeles Times
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