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"The condition for getting a raise at work is meeting your quarterly targets. "

"The examination of the patient's symptoms took several hours. "

"The student's aptitude for math was evident; she quickly grasped complex concepts. "

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

"Qualification for this organization is extraordinarily difficult."

"The police interrogated the suspect at some length before they let him go."

"I looked critically at the frayed carpet of the hotel room."

"The teacher determined the rules for the classroom project, setting clear limits on the length of presentations. "

"The architect carried several large portfolios filled with building designs to the client meeting. "

"He examined the crime scene for clues."

"He listened carefully to his mother's concerns, feeling sorrowful about her disappointment. "

"I came here to buy souvenirs, not to be subjected to a tirade of abuse!"