Example Sentences

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It was a convention that many thought should have been nominating Mr. Cuomo, but he chose not to run, despite leading in the polls as late as December 1991.

From Washington Post • Jan. 1, 2015

The Bruins, almost weekly, have been nominating linebacker Eric Kendricks for conference defensive player of the week, but against Colorado, Jim Mora thought Kendricks’ play was off the charts.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 28, 2014