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"He is a student of life."

"The teacher used figurative language to explain the complex concept, saying that the student's mind was a blank slate. "

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

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

"The loud explosion temporarily deafened me. "

"The store is temporarily closed for renovations. "

"The spilled coffee permanently stained the white carpet. "

"My parents didn't want me to go to the party, and neither did my friends. "

"The band soundproofed their practice room so the neighbors wouldn't hear the loud music. "

"At lunchtime, students head to the cafeteria to get their food. "

"The music playing softly in the classroom helped students focus on their work. "

"The concert of opinions among the parents led to a decision about their child's after-school activities. "