yrs.
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years.
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yours.
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years
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yours
Example Sentences
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Rep. Elise Stefanik, R‑N.Y., told Politico that she was “absolutely appalled to learn about the alleged comments made by leaders of the New York State Young Republicans and other state YRs in a large national group chat,” calling for those responsible to step down.
From Salon
A reply to her post also highlighted a person's own experience with domestic abuse: "I survived 5 yrs of relentless violence by an ex. Once, he heard me praying for him, and it enraged him. No prayer can change evil. I began praying to be delivered from his evil. March 29, 2021, was my day of deliverance. Plz pray for victims' deliverance, not for evil abusers."
From Salon
“Great 26 yrs run with CBS SPORTS,” Simms posted on X Monday.
From Los Angeles Times
“Great 26 yrs run with CBS SPORTS. Even though that part of my career is over I look forward to what is next,” Simms posted on social media.
From Seattle Times
In a historical seniority list on display, next to “Jackson, Ernest, 1937,” is the message, “Hi Grandpa. We are visiting your workplace of 42 yrs.”
From Seattle Times
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