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"He is a student of life."

"The chef skillfully prepared the meal, using fresh ingredients and precise techniques. "

"The children played tag on the schoolyard during recess. "

"The tightrope walker performed a daring feat, balancing precariously on the high tightrope above the circus tent. "

"We are unwilling to restore his previous privileges after his betrayal of our trust."

"The stack of books was balanced precariously on the edge of the table, threatening to fall. "

"The store owner was a victim of extortion, forced to pay money to the gang to avoid damage to his shop. "

"The baker was carefully balancing the scale by adding small weights until both sides were equal. "

"Ingenuity is one of the characteristics of a beaver."

"The teacher told us that the next exercise is to write an essay."

"The children pushed the swing outwards, further and further away from the tree. "

"How long has it been since your last physical?"