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"The apéritifs were particularly stimulating."

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

"Suzanne collected all the papers she had laid out."

"The teacher's words about the students' struggles being a "storm brewing" were a metaphorical description of their frustration. "

"After running the marathon, she collapsed from sheer exhaustion. "

"My sister is a biologist studying the effects of pollution on local river ecosystems. "

"The car was totalled, but fortunately I had insurance."

"It requires great strength to lift heavy objects."

"One way to encourage your employees to work harder is by giving them incentives."

"Before starting the exam, I closed my eyes and visualised myself confidently answering all the questions. "

"Everyone in the class needs to bring their textbook to the first lecture. "

"Avery puts a sheet over her head, pretending to be a ghost to frighten Emily."