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"Wherever have you been all my life?"

"The scientists repeated the experiment in order to confirm the result."

"He is a student of life."

"The history lecture was so uninteresting that I almost fell asleep. "

"The comedian made everyone laugh at the school talent show. "

"I am a frequent visitor to that city."

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

"We joined the audience just as the lights went down."

"The editor agreed to keep a lid on a potentially disastrous political scoop in exchange for an exclusive of a happier nature."

"The delivery company specializes in the carriage of fragile goods, ensuring they arrive safely. "

"The transport of goods is not included in the price given on the website."

"The politician's speech was full of platitudes about working hard and achieving your dreams, but it lacked any real solutions to the city's problems. "