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"The combination of soft music and warm lighting created a relaxing atmosphere in the living room. "

"The science teacher conducted an experiment to demonstrate how plants grow in different types of soil. "

"Many volunteers helped clean up the park on Saturday morning. "

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

"The teacher restrained the arguing students by asking them to calmly explain their sides. "

"The success of our bake sale depends on several variables, such as the weather and the number of people who attend. "

"The teacher eliminated the extra homework assignment because it was too demanding. "

"The world must construe according to its wits; this court must construe according to the law."

"I have absolutely no influence over him."

"My discussion with the professor was very enlightening."

"The gardener used fertilizer to help the flowers in the garden grow bigger and stronger. "

"The scientist studied the effects of different types of soil on plant growth. "