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"My uncle invested in a corporate bond issued by a large tech company. "

"He will need lots of practice with the lines before he performs them."

"Her grandmother had passed away after a long illness."

"The historical romance novel was a bestseller in the bookstore. "

"He still has nightmares resulting from the treatment he received from his captors."

"The ancient pyramids have stood for centuries, witnessing the rise and fall of civilizations. "

"The circumstance of the heavy rain delayed the school bus. "

"The library offered an extension on the due date for the overdue books. "

"The union representatives are currently treating with the company about better wages and benefits for the workers. "

"The class watched a reenactment of the first Thanksgiving to learn about its history. "

"The travel agency offered an educational trip to the Caribbean for its consultants. "

"The doctor needed to phlebotomise the patient's arm to run blood tests. "