Example Sentences

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Judicial authorities have opened an investigation into the cause of the blaze, which took place in the town of Stains in the Seine-Saint-Denis department and has now been extinguished, the police added.

From Reuters • Nov. 25, 2023

East L.A.’s the Stains, led by wildman guitarist Robert Becerra, were one of the city’s original punk bands.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 20, 2023

Stains on your baking sheets shouldn't affect how your cookies bake or vegetables roast.

From Salon • Nov. 19, 2022

“In the present matter it cannot be disputed that this litigation was one of the most significant litigations pending in Connecticut,” Stains wrote.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 17, 2022

Stains that won’t be easy to get up.

From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett