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"The teacher's encouraging words confirmed the student's resolve to study harder for the exam. "

"The building of the bridge will be completed in a couple of weeks."

"The scientist examined the sample and found a bacterium, a tiny cell without a nucleus, under the microscope. "

"The police officer looked at her suspiciously."

"The student was notorious for his disruptive behavior in class. "

"The school organized a welcome party for the newcomers. "

"My old bicycle tire was flat, so I bought a replacement. "

"The child was sent home from school because he was symptomatic with a fever and a cough. "

"The striking workers picketed outside the factory gates, holding signs and chanting slogans. "

"Please strike the last sentence."

"Turning the corner, I discovered a lovely little shop. I discovered that they sold widgets."

"The doctor suspected that the patient's wound infection was caused by clostridium, a type of bacteria often found in soil and able to survive even without oxygen. "