Example Sentences

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"It was a wise decision because Ebola spreads fast with such gatherings. We're now counting 19 cases and if the Martyrs Day celebration had happened, it would be in three digits now," Tedros said.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

"Another was trying to understand what had happened."

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

Mainstone asked Jones if he was surprised by what had happened.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Several days later, back in Seattle, Gates explained to staff what had happened at the foundation’s town hall.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

I didn’t want any sign of what had happened to mark me.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu