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"The poem used very metaphoric language, comparing love to a fragile flower. "

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

"The composer of the school's new anthem is a talented student. "

"Her writing, filled with vivid imagery and emotional honesty, was a powerful expressive. "

"One research team has recorded Baishui’s decrease at about 27 meters per year over the last 10 years."

"The plants gradually grew taller over the summer. "

"The musicians in the school band practiced after class every day. "

"The orange had clear sections that were easy to peel apart and eat. "

"Listen carefully when someone instructs you how to assemble the furniture."

"The sheet music was full of crescendos, so the orchestra knew to gradually increase the volume. "

"to direct the affairs of a nation or the movements of an army"

"The difference in her haircut was noticeable immediately. "