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"The doctor administered a spinal anesthesia before the surgery. "

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

"She carefully handled the delicate, lace-trimmed lingerie. "

"The butterfly opened its wings, revealing the smaller hindwings tucked behind the larger forewings. "

"The underneath of the aircraft was painted blue."

"He covered the baby with a blanket."

"The certain success of the project was a relief to the team. "

"The knight carefully placed his sword back into its sheath. "

"The clay hardened in the sun. "

"Is Clare around today?"

"Our shed has several insect infestions, including ants, yellowjackets, and wasps."

"Condoms are designed to protect against sexually-transmitted diseases."