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"My obligation to my family means I need to visit them regularly. "

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

"After suffering diahrroea, the patient was restricted to a diet of rice, cold meat, and yoghurt."

"The heavy snow was a major impediment to getting to school on time. "

"My son wore his backpack to school every day, carrying his books and lunch. "

"She was carrying a heavy backpack to school. "

"The heavy backpack was a burden for the student walking home from school. "

"The doctor performed a thorough medical to determine the cause of her headache. "

"High-heeled shoes may be fashionable, but they can also be a hindrance to walking."

"Students need to buy their textbooks before the first day of class. "

"Testing for the new antidote is currently in progress."

"Good finances are important for a stable future. "