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

"Legal wants this in writing."

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

"Although it was very muddy, the football game went on."

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

"His constant criticism cruelly spoiled her chances of getting a good grade on the project. "

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

"The bridge's sturdy support beams prevented the structure from collapsing. "

"The local bookstore often patronises young, local authors by featuring their books prominently and hosting reading events for them. "

"The whalers had been operating in the contested waters off the island with sanction from the Japanese government."

"Although we may disagree with it, we must nevertheless approve the sentence handed down by the court-martial."

"I can tolerate working on Saturdays, but not on Sundays."