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"The meeting was essentially a waste of time because no decisions were made. "

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

"A problem ignored is a problem doubled."

"What is your question?"

"Instruction will be provided on how to handle difficult customers."

"The constant noise from the construction site made it hard to concentrate on my homework. "

"To explain a chapter of the Bible."

"Please direct your attention to the following words."

"The leaky faucet in the kitchen is a problem that needs fixing. "

"The greatest weapon against stress is our ability to choose one thought over another."

"The teacher graded the test, leaving red markings where answers were incorrect. "

"To avoid a fight, Sarah deliberately walked a different route to school today. "