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Example Sentences
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The Citizenship Clause states: “All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026
A European Commission notice from 2021 defines a conflict of interest as a situation wherein a "financial actor's" impartiality is compromised "for reasons involving... economic interest or any other direct or indirect personal interest".
From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026
Two years ago, a viral trend tore through TikTok wherein women asked the men in their lives how often they thought about the ancient Roman Empire.
From Salon • Dec. 20, 2025
Some countries delineate air identification defence zones, wherein they require foreign planes to identify themselves.
From BBC • Dec. 10, 2025
Mendeleyev was said to have been inspired by the card game known as solitaire in North America and patience elsewhere, wherein cards are arranged by suit horizontally and by number vertically.
From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
