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"The marketing campaign sophisticated the image of the product, making it seem more exclusive than it really was. "

"My brother exaggerated how difficult the math test was, saying it would take him hours to complete, when in reality he finished it in just 30 minutes. "

"My grandmother taught me how to bake cookies when I was a child. "

"She sighed affectedly, dramatically flipping her hair, even though she wasn't really bored with the conversation. "

"The student's affectation of profound knowledge about literature was clearly a disguise for her lack of reading. "

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

"The new sports car was incredibly expensive, costing more than my entire year's savings. "

"We celebrate Christmas with our family every year."

"Many families plan their summer vacations months in advance. "

"Grandma made a delicious batch of mincemeat for the Christmas party. "

"She sat in the courtyard, enjoying the garden."

"For dinner, we had spaghetti with tomato sauce. "