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Example Sentences
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The boy, Bayazid, is large and loud and generous; though he wants to better himself, he has no real ambitions beyond comfort.
Two weeks ago, we reported on new high-tech clothes and shoes that promise better skin, mental clarity and blood flow.
Mice with reduced levels of two specific forms of this gene showed calmer brain activity and performed better on tasks requiring focus.
From Science Daily
Spain is one of the main entry points for people seeking a better life in Europe, and the country has faced pressure from European Union partners to curb irregular migration.
From Barron's
While controlling shareholders may better supervise managers, they have more opportunities for squeezing minority shareholders.
From Barron's
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
