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"Her confidence in her ability to speak French helped her to participate more in class discussions. "

"He approached the interview positively."

"I encouraged him during his race."

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

"She can bear witness, since she was there at the time."

"She affirmed that she would go when I asked her."

"The bridge's sturdy support beams prevented the structure from collapsing. "

"The defendant hoped the case would reach the appellate court, as they believed the original trial was unfair. "

"My friends are always there to maintain my confidence when I'm struggling with my studies. "

"The teacher's judgment of the student's essay was based on clear criteria. "

"The defendant posture in the argument was clearly defensive. "

"After careful consideration, the student made a decision about which college to attend. "