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Example Sentences
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In a bit of dumb luck that hasn’t stopped me from bragging about it since, 10 years ago I was the first one to publicly push for Roberts’ hiring.
From Los Angeles Times
A basketball official, tired of hearing a parent complain about his calls, will stop the game, give his whistle to the parent and dare him to take over.
From Los Angeles Times
The lawsuit is the latest instance of fire safety watchdogs teaming up with local residential groups to stop unrestrained development in hazardous areas as the state pushes to address its housing crisis.
From Los Angeles Times
Maybe we couldn’t stop global temperatures from reaching 1.5º above preindustrial levels, but that shouldn’t stop us from trying even harder.
From Salon
Markets may eventually catch on—but only if they stop looking for a bazooka and start paying attention to the plumbing.
From Barron's
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
