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"He measured his success relatively, that is, competitively."

"The coffee concentrate was strong, so a little went a long way. "

"The poor ventilation in the classroom made it difficult to concentrate. "

"The teacher clearly articulated the homework instructions so everyone understood. "

"This painting shows little organization at first glance, but little by little the structure becomes clear."

"My grandfather is so parsimonious that he reuses tea bags multiple times to save money. "

"The teacher's observation of the student's progress showed that he was struggling with math. "

"Her undeviating loyalty to her friends was truly admirable. "

"The translation of the Spanish instructions into English helped my grandfather understand how to assemble the furniture. "

"My grandfather handwrote a letter to my grandmother every week. "

"The chef specializes in preparing vegan dishes, making them distinct from the other menu items. "

"The oppressive tax laws made it difficult to start a small company."