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"The storm shelter protected the family from the heavy rain. "

"Whenever I pass the park, I see the homeless people sleeping on the benches."

"If we animate the model, we can see the complexity of the action."

"The judge was told by the accused that his friends had incited him to commit the crime."

"The motion of the train was slow, taking hours to reach the next town. "

"The smoke sensor alerted the family to the fire. "

"Do you need a gift for that special someone?"

"The sprinkler system was actuated by the fire alarm. "

"The volunteer helped organize the school's annual fundraising bake sale. "

"As you can see, this spacious dining-room gets a lot of light in the mornings."

"The weekly staff meeting was meant to motivate employees."

"The new school program activated students' interest in science. "