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"The apéritifs were particularly stimulating."

"Our team worked hard to defeat our competitors in the soccer tournament. "

"The quarterback's bad throw resulted in an interception by the opposing team's safety. "

"To prevent a fight, the older brother anticipated his younger sibling and took the toy away. "

"I brush my teeth regularly to prevent them from turning yellow."

"The children were all wearing anticipatory grins as the cake was served."

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"Construction is underway on the new bridge."

"The teacher emphasized the precautionary measures for the upcoming field trip, like bringing extra water bottles. "

"The grocery store sells a wide variety of foodstuffs, including fruits, vegetables, and grains. "

"Fred forestalled disaster by his prompt action."

"The impossible of finishing the project by Friday became a reality when everyone worked late. "