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"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

"A maverick politician repeatedly interrupted the debate by shouting."

"The students' generous contribution of old books to the school library helped many others. "

"The three principal calendars are the Gregorian, Jewish, and Islamic calendars."

"The trapeze artist put on an amazing acrobatic display."

"My brother constantly helps his younger sister with her homework, demonstrating his steadfast loyalty and support. "

"The newspaper printed a short caption under the photograph to explain what it showed. "

"A possible solution to the math problem is to use the formula. "

"A problem ignored is a problem doubled."

"Such things are insignificant details compared to the main goal."

"The government's spending on education increased this year. "

"The old building's roof collapsed during the storm, sending debris everywhere. "