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"My cooking technique involves slow-roasting the vegetables before adding the meat. "

"The old table had cheap wood underneath, but it was covered with beautiful walnut veneers to make it look expensive. "

"The teacher displayed a decorative fern on her desk. "

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

"The smooth surface of the kitchen table was perfect for setting the dinner plates. "

"The teacher featured teamwork as the most important skill for success in the group project. "

"The architecture of this clock is very intricate."

"The sewing patterns helped me make a dress that looked exactly like the picture. "

"All he had to show for four years of attendance at college was a framed piece of paper."

"The old stone building had a series of grotesque antique figures, or gargoyles, guarding its roof. "

"The architect presented several designs for the new school building, each specifying materials and layouts that would meet the students' needs for learning and safety. "

"Hey, beautiful!"