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"The small town nestled snugly on the hillside. "

"Hooligans destroy unprovoked."

"The plants gradually grew taller over the summer. "

"The process of baking a cake involves several steps, from mixing the ingredients to putting it in the oven. "

"The rust on the old car is a clear sign of corrosion. "

"The announcement of the verdict brought a violent reaction."

"The project is ongoing; we're still working on it. "

"The snail crawled slowly across the sidewalk. "

"The toddler's skinned knee showed a painful abrasion after he fell on the sidewalk. "

"Railway crossings without gates are highly dangerous."

"The scientist studied the chemical composition of the soil sample. "

"Oily substances render things slippery."