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Example Sentences

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Lynn left the team a day after he officially took the same job at Penn State.

From Los Angeles Times

The handover was delayed by a day over Thai concerns over alleged violations of the ceasefire, but took place after sustained Chinese diplomatic pressure to ensure the deal holds.

From BBC

"His eyes were on stalks, capturing everything that was going on. We took him to the Barmy Army pub one night and he loved it."

From BBC

He took Francis as his papal name in honour of St Francis of Assisi, a saint who renounced his wealth and lived among the poor.

From BBC

Jubilant crowds took to the streets and the sound of celebratory fireworks sounded late into the night.

From BBC