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"The garden was full of flowers, attracting bees and butterflies with their bright colors and sweet smell. "

"The birds had built an amazing structure out of sticks and various discarded items."

"to arise from a kneeling posture"

"The lilac bush in our backyard is covered in a beautiful purple inflorescence this spring. "

"a stalk of wheat, rye, or oats;  the stalks of maize or hemp"

"The books were stacked neatly beneath the desk. "

"By now, you must surely know which is which."

"The bright red flower in the garden attracted many butterflies. "

"He has a vibrant personality."

"My sister mistakenly thought the math problem was easy, but she struggled with it afterward. "

"My grandmother's poinsettia is beautiful; its large, red leaves are a striking contrast to the small, unnoticeable flowers. "

"The actual winner of the science fair project was Emily, not David. "