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"I devoted this afternoon to repainting my study, and nothing will get in my way."

"The old house seemed to carry a curse, as every family that lived there faced bad luck. "

"My daughter's teacher is very kind and helpful. "

"The religious council chose to anathematize the heretical book, forbidding anyone from reading or possessing it. "

"My daughter has a busy schedule this semester, with three classes and a part-time job. "

"The student execrated the difficult math problem. "

"Enraged by his neighbor's constant loud parties, John began to imprecate a terrible storm upon their house. "

"The destruction of the condemned building will take place at noon."

"Children who exhibit disruptive behaviour may be expelled from school."

"Here are a few options, increasing in nuance: * She is wishing for a new bicycle for her birthday. * I am wishing I had studied more for the test. * He is wishing he could go to the party with his friends. "

"He is a student of life."

"Ever since his wife left him you can see the misery on his face."