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"The habitation of the old house by a family brought life back to the neighborhood. "

"The soil in my garden is infertile, so I need to add fertilizer before I can plant anything. "

"My grandmother enjoys gardening in her backyard. "

"The explanation was long and drawn-out."

"There were large amounts of vegetation in the forest."

"Muckspreading increases the fertility of the soil."

"The search for her lost keys was fruitless; she had to borrow her roommate's set. "

"Juggling is an amusing pastime, but generally unproductive."

"The factory is producing thousands of cars every month. "

"From the classroom window, the entire landscape of the valley unfolded before us. "

"My teacher explained the new math concept, and I understood it perfectly. "

"Being a professional poet is a nice job, albeit unprofitable."