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"The noisy construction outside the church was a pollution of the peaceful atmosphere, distracting everyone from the service. "

"I encouraged him during his race."

"Members of the public may not proceed beyond this point."

"Before submitting the report, she carefully proven it for typos. "

"It is hard work to swim against the current."

"The schoolyard combat between the two groups ended when the teacher intervened. "

"His addiction to video games was affecting his schoolwork and relationships with his family. "

"There were so many people at the restaurant last night."

"It was a great victory on the battlefield."

"We have to get people out of their cars and encourage them to use alternative forms of transportation."

"The complicated instructions on the new software difficult me from completing the project on time. "

"The gymnast's struggle to hold the difficult handstand was impressive. "