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"My brother flunked biology because he cheated on his mid-term."

"The football team's strong defense kept the other team from scoring any touchdowns. "

"The early arrival of the bride created a stir."

"After the party, only a few close friends remained to help clean up. "

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

"There is no evidence that anyone was here earlier."

"He is a student of life."

"After finding the lost wallet, several people were claiming it as their own. "

"She used a clean cloth to staunch the bleeding from his knee. "

"The argument started because of a simple misunderstanding about the homework assignment. "

"My brother and I both attend the same high school. "

"The CEO made a public apology for the scandal, and promised full cooperation with the authorities."