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"In many families, the tradition of Sunday dinner is considered sacrosanct, and no one would dare suggest skipping it. "

"My favorite season is autumn because the leaves change color. "

"The court returned a sentence of guilt in the first charge, but innocence in the second."

"The witness gave testimony about what she saw during the schoolyard fight. "

"The rule is that everyone must submit their homework on time, with the exception of students who have a documented medical reason. "

"The student's favorite object in her classroom was a colorful globe. "

"It is hard work to swim against the current."

"She can bear witness, since she was there at the time."

"The school rules explicitly exclude students who have not paid their fees. "

"The broken pencil was nothing; I easily found a new one. "

"The teacher asked us to specify the date for the project submission. "

"The farmer harvested many fruits, like apples and oranges, to sell at the market. "