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Example Sentences

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Even before I answered him, I had uttered a prayer: Whatever God asks of us, the answer must be yes.

From The Wall Street Journal

When the latest committee still pronounced the sounds an utter mystery, the rowdy audience erupted.

From Literature

Magic responded, while falling dramatically on her back in utter disbelief.

From Literature

Papa just stood there for a second, staring at me; then, uttering a low whistle, he turned and looked toward the river bottoms.

From Literature

Wright told the High Court they were the "most despicable allegations it is possible to put to any journalist" and that the claims were "utter nonsense".

From BBC