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"The student's admission to the university was a joyous occasion. "

"Consider that we’ve had three major events and the year has hardly begun."

"The consecutive notes in the melody were all a perfect fourth apart. "

"Historically, certain religious orders were granted privileges by the Pope, exempting them from some canonical laws. "

"to celebrate the name of the Most High"

"Many monasteries are located in quiet, remote areas to provide a peaceful environment for the monks who live there. "

"Greeting each other with a handshake is a common institution in many Western cultures. "

"Originally, this paper was white, but over the years it has yellowed with age."

"the acceptance of a gift, office, doctrine, etc."

"It was an experience he would not soon forget."

"The theologian discussed the concept of faith in her religious studies class. "

"a successful use of medicine;  a successful experiment;  a successful enterprise"