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Example Sentences

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Odesa’s people have lost light, heat and running water for days as winter set in and temperatures hovered around zero.

From The Wall Street Journal

Government broadcaster China Central Television said the computer-based wargames were meant to demonstrate human-machine collaboration strategies, but they also showed Chinese “red” forces facing off against “blue” ships and aircraft around Cuba and Mexico.

From The Wall Street Journal

While mice developed cancer within about a year, the researchers estimate that the same process in humans likely unfolds over a much longer period, potentially around 20 years.

From Science Daily

Lai's remarks came a day after China declared it had "successfully completed" military drills around Taiwan.

From Barron's

Antle said the first attack happened Dec. 21, around 12:30 a.m.

From Los Angeles Times