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"Addressing the crowd, the speaker cleared his throat and began his speech. "

"His appointment was deemed suitable"

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

"She realized to her horror that she had unwittingly helped those people she most despised."

"He discovered penicillin largely accidentally."

"I brush my teeth regularly to prevent them from turning yellow."

"My younger brother loves playing basketball after school. "

"What is your question?"

"The dog's barking became increasingly louder throughout the night. "

"The weather today is an unpredictable. "

"The goalie deflected the puck, preventing the opposing team from scoring. "

"The politician received a lot of public criticism for his controversial stance on the issue."