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"My little brother collected seashells on the beach. "

"The asteroid belt consists of a collection of dust, rubble, and minor planets."

"The family owns several, a small plot of land behind their house. "

"The common good of the school is ensured by a strong parent-teacher association. "

"After a long week of school, my vacation was a welcome freedom from studying. "

"The beachcomber spent his days lounging around the docks, hoping someone would give him a meal. "

"He listened carefully to his mother's concerns, feeling sorrowful about her disappointment. "

"Go easy on him: he is but a child."

"The turtle's shells protect it from danger. "

"The library offered an extension on the due date for the overdue books. "

"Hey, beautiful!"

"While walking along the beach, we found a variety of seashells, and my daughter pointed out a snail and said, "Look, Mom, it's a gastropod!" "