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"The school's fundraising project aims to renovate the library in several stages. "

"The plumber joined the two ends of the broken pipe."

"It fits the purpose."

"The thickness of the book made it difficult to carry. "

"My younger sister achieved good grades in her math class this semester. "

"The carpenter carefully cutting the wood with a sharp knife. "

"After dinner, we enjoyed a delicious dessert of chocolate cake. "

"This manuscript is the original."

"The teacher's lesson plan was together, covering all the key concepts logically. "

"The carpenter built a new wooden bookshelf for my bedroom. "

"to reduce weight, speed, heat, expenses, price, personnel etc."

"The amount of atmospheric pollution threatens a health crisis."