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"After I finished reading the book, I replaced it on the shelf. "

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

"Note this fine detail in the lower left corner."

"My daughter's teacher is very kind and helpful. "

"The word "happy" has two syllables: "hap" and "py." "

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

"The seamstress used a sturdy between to create a precise, even stitch on the thick upholstery fabric. "

"The omission of her name from the guest list was a significant oversight. "

"It is now time for the jury to deliberate the guilt of the defendant."

"The apostrophe in the word "children's" indicates possession. "

"My argument for staying late was that I needed extra time to finish my project. "

"The instructions for the school project were unclear, leaving students unsure about what to do. "