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"He slid the boat across the grass."

"The irregulars attacked the government buildings, not following the standard military formations. "

"The function of a school lunch is to provide students with nutrition. "

"Runaway children are vulnerable to criminal exploitation."

"He looked over the menu, and selected the roast beef."

"We approximate the total cost of the school trip to be around $500 per student. "

"It is generally known that the Earth is round."

"The children's bedtime was irregularly scheduled, sometimes at 8:00 pm, sometimes at 9:00 pm. "

"The capture of the school bully was celebrated by the entire student body. "

"Formally the widow still ranches, but in fact she leaves all ranching to the foreman."

"to allow a servant his liberty;  to allow a free passage;  to allow one day for rest"

"The student is editing her essay to improve the grammar and clarity. "