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"Before the big exam, Maria felt a strong anxiety about failing. "

"The school distributed a pamphlet about upcoming parent-teacher conferences. "

"It surprises me that I owe twice as much as I thought I did."

"My brother tends to value religion, but my sister not as much."

"Maria clenched her pen tightly during the difficult exam. "

"I find it very difficult to steer a skateboard."

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

"The mechanic fixed the broken bicycle chain. "

"The squeaky gate was fixed when my dad replaced the worn-out bushings in the hinges. "

"The magician revealed the rabbit from under his hat, surprising the audience. "

"The school is advertising a new after-school program for students. "