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"The view from the top of the hill was magnificent. "

"Raincoats give protection from rain."

"She surmounted her fear of public speaking and delivered a fantastic presentation. "

"The flowers were artificial, and he thought them rather tacky."

"The new road was built on a sturdy embankment, which prevented it from collapsing into the valley. "

"The actor spoke his lines artificially, with too much intonation."

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

"The sun was finally appearing from behind the clouds. "

"Construction is underway on the new bridge."

"The children encircled their teacher, eager to hear the story. "

"the elevation of grain; elevation to a throne; elevation to sainthood; elevation of mind, thoughts, or character"

"The sovereign of the kingdom awarded the school a grant for new equipment. "