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"Her confidence in her ability to speak French helped her to participate more in class discussions. "

"Don’t move that beam! It supports the whole platform."

"The house's exterior brickwork is a beautiful shade of red. "

"He listened carefully to his mother's concerns, feeling sorrowful about her disappointment. "

"The teacher explained the lesson thoroughly throughout the entire class period. "

"The chef meticulously prepared each ingredient, ensuring the dish was perfectly seasoned. "

"I met her at a gathering of engineers and scientists."

"a successful use of medicine;  a successful experiment;  a successful enterprise"

"The transitive nature of the ferry allowed people to cross the river quickly. "

"The inclination of his head increased and he awoke with a start."

"The presentation about the new school rules was very clear and easy to understand. "

"Inspect the system for leaks."