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"The floodwaters damaged many homes in our town. "

"The construction workers created mounds of dirt while building the new road. "

"The construction crew built a small mound of dirt to support the new flagpole. "

"The villagers helped rebuild the school after the storm. "

"The high fence acts as a barrier to keep the neighborhood dogs from running into the street. "

"The potatoes need to be mashed."

"The hot air balloon was rising slowly into the sky. "

"Condoms are designed to protect against sexually-transmitted diseases."

"The army decided to fortify the border with extra troops and concrete barriers. "

"My family planted potatoes in our garden this spring. "

"Is Clare around today?"

"The children built a small rampart of sand around their sandcastle to protect it from the incoming tide. "