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"The dry-stone wall used a large, flat through to support the top stones. "

"Their loud laughter betrayed their presence."

"Most birds are capable of flight."

"I stopped at the traffic lights."

"The gardener twisted the ends of the twine tightly to secure the tomato plant to the stake. "

"Go easy on him: he is but a child."

"The children were running to catch the school bus. "

"The sound of my footsteps was echoing in the empty hallway. "

"He spoke loudly so that his brother could hear him from across the street."

"I breathed in a lungful of smoke by mistake, and started to cough."

"The old church's roof was decorated with stone antics, each one a bizarre and comical creature. "

"During the centuries, the people of Ireland struggled constantly to assert their right to govern themselves."