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

"The children's excitement about the school trip was obvious in their chattering. "

"The student's essay showed a deficiency in research, making it hard to support the main points. "

"My mother's gentle reproach about my messy room hinted at her disappointment. "

"The student's leadership in the class project helped the team succeed. "

"Children who exhibit disruptive behaviour may be expelled from school."

"One way to encourage your employees to work harder is by giving them incentives."

"The church choir practiced the new spirituals for their Sunday service. "

"The school's new addition includes a modern necessary. "

"My teacher made a statement about the importance of studying hard. "

"The team's recent performance showed a worrying level of degeneracy in their work ethic. "

"There are plenty of desirables on display in the window."