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"The police interrogated the suspect at some length before they let him go."

"He has a preference for crisp wines."

"The teacher displayed a decorative fern on her desk. "

"I saw a movement in that grass on the hill."

"For lunch, the school cafeteria served hamburgers with lettuce and tomato. "

"Joe was always complaining about the noise made by his neighbours."

"While hiking in the woods, we spotted a bright orange salamander hiding under a damp log. "

"A portion of your mortgage payment goes to reduce the principal, and the rest covers interest."

"My mother expressed her displeasure with my poor grades. "

"The student aggressively pursued the scholarship, attending every preparation session and studying late into the night. "

"The recipe for cookies allows for variations, like adding chocolate chips or nuts. "

"The meeting ended unexpectedly early, leaving us with extra time before dinner. "