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"Buying more servers would improve performance."

"His rage only increased when I told him of the lost money."

"The teacher's evaluation of the student's progress showed significant improvement in math. "

"After the party, only a few close friends remained to help clean up. "

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

"Consider that we’ve had three major events and the year has hardly begun."

"One way to encourage your employees to work harder is by giving them incentives."

"After studying hard for the exam, the student felt a great satisfaction. "

"The teacher patiently explained the math problem, and the students were able to understand the steps involved. "

"Actually, I had nothing to do with that incident."

"A pound of apples is the equivalent of two dollars at the market. "

"The student's report was inaccurate because they had miscalculated the figures. "