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"Raincoats give protection from rain."

"Crush the enemy!"

"strengthen a muscle"

"The attacker forced the young woman into the dark alley. "

"Except for one or two days a year, he usually walks to work."

"The factory workers assembled the cars all day. "

"Asphalt, composed of oil and sand, is a widely used material for roads."

"The railway allows people to travel quickly between cities. "

"The weather forecast for today predicts rain and strong winds, so I should bring an umbrella to school. "

"The student studied hard with the purposes of getting good grades and graduating on time. "

"The bridge's sturdy support beams prevented the structure from collapsing. "

"The teacher praised the students' similar answers on the math quiz. "