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"Before making a decision about my college major, I needed to contemplate all the different options carefully. "

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

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

"We are unwilling to restore his previous privileges after his betrayal of our trust."

"The plants gradually grew taller over the summer. "

"In chemistry class, we learned how to make salt solutions by dissolving salt in water. "

"The United States is in an awkward situation with debt default looming."

"My discussion with the professor was very enlightening."

"To proceed on a journey."

"Although we did not see the lightning, we did hear the thunder."

"The complicated instructions on the new software difficult me from completing the project on time. "

"The extinction of the school's lunchtime debate club was a disappointment to many students. "