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"In schools it is common for teachers to confiscate electronic games and other distractions."

"Our local grocery store imported bananas from Ecuador. "

"The enrollment in the new online cooking class was very high. "

"The homeowners association held a meeting to discuss neighborhood improvements. "

"During the war, the government instituted conscription, forcing young men into military service. "

"The government decided to raise taxes to fund new schools. "

"The shilling was worth twelve old pence, or one twentieth of a pound sterling."

"Loops and conditional statements are constructs in computer programming."

"Over the years, their industry and business sense made them wealthy."

"He threatened me with a knife."

"I have the authority to penalise the staff in my department, but not the authority to sack them."

"The teacher's assessment of the student's progress showed significant improvement. "