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"We prepared the spacecraft for takeoff."

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

"It is very important to give your daughter independence in her life so she learns from experience."

"Roman and medieval football matches were more violent than any modern type of football."

"The student argued childishly with the teacher about the assignment. "

"to die by an accident"

"The document outlining the family's budget was used to prove their financial need to the housing agency. "

"The student answered the question uncertainly, looking down at their desk. "

"The student's face showed her perplexity as she stared at the complicated math problem. "

"He paced nervously as he waited for the important phone call."

""Forgetting his wife's birthday was a major blunder." "

"The new student awkwardly stood in the doorway, unsure of where to put his backpack. "