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"The teacher's illustration of the process made the complicated math problem clearer. "

"Instruction will be provided on how to handle difficult customers."

"The words “big” and “heavy” are English adjectives."

"You need to learn to be more tolerant of difference."

"Astronomers use telescopes to study planets and stars. "

"It took him only twenty minutes to perform the task."

"to bring a thing into comparison with another;  there is no comparison between them"

"The similarities between the two sisters were striking: they both had the same blue eyes and curly blonde hair. "

"My family has a different ideal for my future than I do. "

"The children laughed as they threw snowballs at each other in the park. "

"The teacher gave the students allowance to finish the project early if they worked hard. "

"My son consistently gets good grades in math class. "