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"My grandmother taught me how to bake cookies when I was a child. "

"The competition for this job is strong."

"Maria volunteered to bring snacks to the school picnic. "

"a continuous current of electricity"

"To explain a chapter of the Bible."

"His preeminence in math class was undeniable; he consistently received the highest grades. "

"Geoffrey accompanied the group on their pilgrimage."

"Family takes precedence over work, in an emergency."

"The transitive nature of the ferry allowed people to cross the river quickly. "

"My discussion with the professor was very enlightening."

"The teacher improved the readability of the worksheet by using a larger font and more spacing. "

"I must admit that this book influenced my outlook on life."