the system
Example Sentences
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Many turned to evangelical “house churches,” small congregations that operated outside the system of official churches but were often tolerated so long as they didn’t create trouble.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
Ministers say this means "rogue operators" who dump waste and leave large clean-up bills can enter the system.
From BBC • May 18, 2026
By collecting data over extended periods, the team improved both the signal-to-noise and contrast-to-noise ratios, showing that the system could maintain stable performance despite natural fluctuations in sunlight.
From Science Daily • May 18, 2026
To make up for shortfalls, states pull water from the reservoirs, which serve as storage banks for the system.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026
It may seem at first blush that cooperating with the system while urging good behavior is the only option available, but in reality it is not a liberation strategy at all.
From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander
