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Example Sentences
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“Mortality often gatecrashes my consciousness when the outside world presents an obvious parallel,” he says, “as evening falls, as the days shorten, or towards the end of a long day’s hiking.”
The government said the "transformation" of travel in the North would shorten commutes and encourage investment across the region, adding up to £40bn to the British economy.
From BBC
According to the study, "excessive heat, with maximal temperatures exceeding 40°C, can reduce colony populations by impairing the thermoregulation of brood or by exposing adults to temperatures that shorten their lifespans."
From Science Daily
Despite testimonials that Xofluza works in 24 hours, studies have shown that both antivirals shorten the duration of the flu by about a day.
According to LendingTree, there are three ways to do this; the most efficient car refinancers get a lower rate and shorten their loan term.
From MarketWatch
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
