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"He always concentrates on the superficials and fails to see the real issue."

"His sudden appearance surprised me."

"The teacher's encouragement helped the student overcome her fear of public speaking. "

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

"The government decided to raise taxes to fund new schools. "

"The teacher maintained discipline in the classroom by consistently enforcing the rules. "

"The school's punishment for cheating was a week of detention. "

"The school officially announced the new dress code on Monday. "

"The cruel punishment was countenanced by the government, although it was not officially legal."

"My sister's joyful expression showed how happy she was about the good news. "

"Despite the noisy classroom, Sarah maintained her composure and answered the difficult question correctly. "

"During the centuries, the people of Ireland struggled constantly to assert their right to govern themselves."