the system

Example Sentences

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The mother of Nottingham attacks killer Valdo Calocane has told a public inquiry the system that was supposed to care for him is "so broken".

From BBC • May 14, 2026

The wide-openness of the system in which they rose has always distinguished America—it’s part of our mythos, our ethos, our style.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

Then last month, there was another shock to the system.

From Slate • May 14, 2026

"What we need is a leader that is hands-on, that has a lot of energy, that knows the system, that can be the first to arrive to prevent a conflict," she said.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

Word might get back to the Nazis, who would change the system.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield