Example Sentences

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The most dramatic step was removing long-serving Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino and installing former intelligence chief Gustavo Gonzalez Lopez in his place.

From Barron's • Mar. 21, 2026

Councils had the power to charge more council tax for second homes and the ministry was "removing the incentive for landlords to prioritise short-term holiday lets over longer-term homes", a spokesperson said.

From BBC • Feb. 25, 2026

Vitagermine said its milk had complied with French rules until they changed last week, and it was removing the three batches on Monday to "better ensure the safety of infants".

From Barron's • Feb. 2, 2026

Dan Halden, a spokesperson for the city’s Bureau of Street Services, had previously said the city was removing the remaining stumps and evaluating the replacement cost.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2025

Lyddie hastened to grab a cloth and take a pie Mrs. Bedlow was removing from the bowels of the stove.

From "Lyddie" by Katherine Paterson