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Example Sentences

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Fast forward decades, and Dr. Seuss would go on to become one of the world's favourite authors - with irreverent hits such as Horton Hears a Who! and How the Grinch Stole Christmas taking pride of place on children's bookshelves across the globe.

From BBC

A word Papic focuses on to describe the range of outcomes stemming from this operation is “broad” — the operation has a “broad” mandate, incorporating regime change, the targets for Iran’s retaliation are “broad,” and the targets for the U.S. and Israeli militaries are also “broad.”

From MarketWatch

The Rogues and the Crowns went on to engage in three centuries of warfare over the half-submerged city’s dwindling resources.

From Los Angeles Times

Led by star Wally Szczerbiak, who went on to play 10 seasons in the NBA, the RedHawks toppled a No. 2 on their way to the Sweet 16.

From The Wall Street Journal

Many fans and companies complain about the “Ticketmaster tax”—fees of 20% or more that are tacked on to the price of a show.

From The Wall Street Journal