Example Sentences
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Villa Park finished the regular season at 19-8-1 under veteran coach Burt Call and in second place in league.
From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026
"This is largely because oil floats, so the dispersal of oil remains on the surface and doesn't really interact with corals except in the most shallow areas," Burt said.
From Barron's • Mar. 17, 2026
I arrived early to a restaurant where my husband and I planned to dine with our friend Burt.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 17, 2026
When I met Burt Muston in a park near his home, he pointed to the local market he described as “a neighborhood staple.”
From Slate • Jan. 16, 2026
When someone from the audience asked Burt if he was suggesting that this erratic behavior was directly caused by increased intelligence, Burt ducked the question.
From "Flowers for Algernon" by Daniel Keyes
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