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"The botanist studied the different types of flowers in the school garden. "

"The junction of the two pipes caused a slight leak. "

"The detective was able to identify the suspect from the security camera footage. "

"My family has a different ideal for my future than I do. "

"He examined the crime scene for clues."

"The birds had built an amazing structure out of sticks and various discarded items."

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

"Botanists study plants to understand how they grow and survive. "

"The shelf is projecting about a foot from the wall. "

"The octopus uses its appendage, a tentacle, to grab food from the ocean floor. "

"The teacher pointed to the map to show the students where the capital city was located. "

"The recipe called for a specific portion of flour, not the entire bag. "