Example Sentences

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Libraries have long been one of society's great equalizers, offering knowledge to anyone who craves it.

From Salon • Aug. 24, 2022

His goals have carried PSG in a season where, without late equalizers or winners and more consistent opponents, PSG’s lead of 13 points over Nice would be far less.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 10, 2022

Mexican star Javier “Chicharito” Hernandez scored the equalizers in the 26th and 74th minutes.

From Washington Post • Feb. 19, 2022

Mexico got a pair during the Nations League final, and the U.S. turned its own isolated moments of power and artistry into equalizers twice.

From Slate • Sep. 3, 2021

The rivers are valuable to the farmers as drainage lines, as irrigation supply, as carriers and equalizers of transportation rates, as a readily available power resource, and for raising food fish.

From Three Acres and Liberty by Hall, Bolton