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"Don’t move that beam! It supports the whole platform."

"The phone on the table was vibrating, signaling an incoming call. "

"Many railroads roughly follow the trace of older land - and/or water roads"

"It requires great strength to lift heavy objects."

"The smooth surface of the kitchen table was perfect for setting the dinner plates. "

"The washing machine uses electricity to spin and agitate the clothes, producing clean laundry. "

"Asphalt, composed of oil and sand, is a widely used material for roads."

"He listened carefully to his mother's concerns, feeling sorrowful about her disappointment. "

"My brother is an engineer; he designs and builds bridges. "

"An officer is attached to a certain regiment, company, or ship."

"The operation of the new coffee machine is quite simple. "

"The train rumbled over the tracks, supported by hundreds of wooden crossties that kept the rails aligned. "