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"My grandmother's house was filled with knick-knacks: small figurines, tiny vases, and colorful dishware. "

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

"My grandmother's haberdashery had a beautiful selection of ribbons and buttons. "

"The student came up with an ingenious solution to the math problem, using a completely new method that no one had thought of before. "

"The invention of the calculator made math homework much faster. "

"Professor Smith, the head of the history department, gave a fascinating lecture on the Roman Empire. "

"The scouts reported on the disposition of the enemy troops."

"The sentiment emerged that we were acting too soon."

"We measured the temperature with a thermometer.   You should measure the angle with a spirit level."

"The security guard's apprehension of the suspicious package prevented a potential disaster. "

"The inclination of his head increased and he awoke with a start."

"The attachment of the student's name tag to their backpack was a simple but necessary step before class. "