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Example Sentences
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On a patch of rough ground near the Irrawaddy River, aspiring member of parliament and retired Lieutenant-General Tayza Kyaw tries to muster some enthusiasm from his audience with a speech promising them better times.
From BBC
The chain plans to spend around $5 billion next year, or around $1 billion more than this year, as it tries to turn itself around.
From MarketWatch
When he tries, a curious thing is discovered, which might just be a spoiler.
Leaving profits on the table protects the brand’s reputation while it tries to put flippers out of business.
During each visit with her client, Fair tries to help her check something off a list of things that have been bothering her.
From Los Angeles Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
