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"The sailboat was sailing swiftly across the lake. "

"The sailor climbed out onto the bowsprit to adjust the jib sail, which was attached to it for extra power. "

"We need to postpone the meeting until next week. "

"Fred forestalled disaster by his prompt action."

"Please tighten that screw a quarter-turn."

"The new schedule caused confusion among the students. "

"Example Sentence: "Having invested wisely over the years, my grandmother is quite beforehand and enjoys a comfortable retirement." "

"Before I tackle the question directly, I must briefly review historical approaches to the problem."

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

"She suffered a terrible collapse after slipping on the wet floor."

"From the crow's nest high up on the foremast, the sailor had a clear view of the approaching land. "

"The company extends its office hours until 7 PM to handle the increased customer demand. "