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"Addressing the crowd, the speaker cleared his throat and began his speech. "

"Deaf and mute people communicate using languages like ASL."

"My brother constantly helps his younger sister with her homework, demonstrating his steadfast loyalty and support. "

"John and I have been friends ever since we were roommates at college.   Trust is important between friends.   I used to find it hard to make friends when I was shy."

"The student worked relentlessly on her project, staying up late every night. "

"My brother and I both attend the same high school. "

"The siblings were bantering playfully about who had to do the dishes after dinner. "

"The student's poor performance on the test became the subject of ridicule from his classmates. "

"She spent the afternoon teasing the wool apart to prepare it for spinning. "

"At lunchtime, students head to the cafeteria to get their food. "

""I really want to sing in the school choir," said Vera."

"The witch gave him a terrible curse."