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"The noisy construction outside the church was a pollution of the peaceful atmosphere, distracting everyone from the service. "

"My sometimes neighbor, a retired teacher, still visits the school occasionally. "

"The atmospheric pressure in the classroom was tense after the surprise announcement. "

"The new rule about late submissions is applicable to all students in the class. "

"He threatened me with a knife."

"Steve Davis plays snooker professionally."

"The law proscribes driving a car while intoxicated."

"The aggregate of student test scores gave the teacher a good overview of the class's understanding of the material. "

"The temperature in the room dropped nearly 20 degrees; it went from hot to cold."

"The main ingredient in Grandma's famous chocolate chip cookies is butter. "

"A pound of apples is the equivalent of two dollars at the market. "

"We challenged the boys next door to a game of football."