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"The thermometer showed the room temperature was 25 degrees Celsius. "

"The rain fell five centimeters last night. "

"The rainfall yesterday measured three centimetres. "

"The teacher used positive reinforcement to encourage the students to participate in class. "

"The cake recipe lists flour, sugar, and eggs as the main ingredients. "

"to bring a thing into comparison with another;  there is no comparison between them"

"The doctor prescribed aspirin."

"The measurement of the room's length was important for ordering new furniture. "

"The teacher patiently explained the math problem, and the students were able to understand the steps involved. "

"The temperature in the room dropped nearly 20 degrees; it went from hot to cold."

"We challenged the boys next door to a game of football."

"Calculate the square root of 3 to 10 decimal places."