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"He cleaned the mouthpiece of his trumpet after band practice. "

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

"I think this piece connects to that piece over there."

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

"The sudden, inexplicable silence in the classroom before the test made everyone nervous. "

"To explain a chapter of the Bible."

"He listened carefully to his mother's concerns, feeling sorrowful about her disappointment. "

"The cold water stiffened my fingers, making it hard to button my coat. "

"The main character in the school play was a brave student. "

"The operation of the new coffee machine is quite simple. "

"The violinist was a master of her instrument."

"After sitting at the desk for hours, I felt a lot of stiffness in my neck. "