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Example Sentences

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It became apparent upon inspecting the ship that oil had moved internally into tanks not designed to hold it, presenting "a huge safety issue" and "risk of explosion".

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In a statement, a spokesperson from the show said: "This year, Grant is called upon by his estranged son Mark to return to Walford, marking the first time the pair will be reunited since Mark learned the truth about his true parentage."

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The knowledge and the educated workforce are the essential raw ingredient upon which this growth has emerged.

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Tuipulotu said on Friday his team were desperate and he wanted to see that desperation visited upon England.

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Unless it's properly built upon then it's a one-off and everybody connected with this team is fed up with one-offs.

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