Example Sentences

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Some volunteers said his appointment raised "red flags" from the outset, as his job was not advertised externally.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

A sustained escalation would force Beijing to make a choice: either expand its presence or accept a vulnerability that can no longer be managed externally.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

The FDA formally recognized the dye as a carcinogen in 1990, banning its use in cosmetics and externally applied drugs.

From Salon • Apr. 11, 2026

Leafhoppers in this genus appear almost identical externally, making visual identification extremely difficult.

From Science Daily • Mar. 11, 2026

There was no difficulty in twisting an externally situated backbone into a shape compatible with the X-ray evidence.

From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson