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"The student's intelligence allowed her to quickly grasp the complex mathematical concepts in class. "

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

"The wealthy art collector loved patronizing young artists, buying their paintings and helping them gain recognition. "

"The superior in our department handled the challenging project with ease. "

"As you are my inferior, I can tell you to do anything I want."

"One way to encourage your employees to work harder is by giving them incentives."

"The teacher's use of nonstandard English vocabulary confused some students. "

"My favorite position in the classroom is near the window. "

"To explain a chapter of the Bible."

"My sometimes neighbor, a retired teacher, still visits the school occasionally. "

"Professor Smith, the head of the history department, gave a fascinating lecture on the Roman Empire. "

"My sister might be late for work; she possibly got caught in traffic. "