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"The teacher warned the students about the upcoming test. "

"The teacher is requiring students to submit their essays by Friday. "

"The Strait of Gibraltar"

"Everyone in the class needs to bring their textbook to the first lecture. "

"The United States is in an awkward situation with debt default looming."

"The heavy backpack was pressing down on his shoulders. "

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

"The tabloid newspaper was known for publishing dreadfuls about local scandals, sensationalizing even the smallest misdeeds. "

"If you don't study for the test, the consequences will be a bad grade. "

"The dark clouds gathering overhead felt portentous, suggesting a severe thunderstorm was about to hit. "

"Words cannot express the love I feel for him."

"The witch gave him a terrible curse."