Example Sentences

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Earlier studies had deleted the molecule throughout the entire body, making it difficult to determine exactly where it was acting.

From Science Daily • May 10, 2026

He said he had deleted the only video on the tablet months before the shooting.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

She had deleted the first email she received from Trump’s Office of Personnel Management.

From Salon • Aug. 21, 2025

She said she had been contacted by women who said they had deleted TikTok from their phones because the trend made them feel bad about themselves.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2025

Kosi was active on Facebook, she put up photos and kept in touch with people, but he had deleted his account a while ago.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie