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"The teacher announced the early dismissal due to the snowstorm. "

"The school board made some difficult budgetary decisions, including cutting the after-school program. "

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

"The quarterback threw a long pass to the wide receiver during the school football game. "

"Please tighten that screw a quarter-turn."

"The experience affected me deeply."

"The heavy rain was unexpected; we had planned a picnic in the park. "

"The unavailable was a key figure in the resistance movement, operating secretly and therefore not able to take on a leadership role in the official government. "

"Due to time constraints, I couldn't finish all the questions on the test. "

"The teacher announced that there would be no school tomorrow due to the snow. "

"The student's misconduct resulted in a detention. "

"the performance of an undertaking or a duty"