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"The castle served as the king's stronghold, protecting him from invaders. "

"The company strategically positioned its new product line to appeal to a younger audience. "

"Raincoats give protection from rain."

"The teacher determined the parameters of the history project, specifying the required length and number of sources. "

"The government decided to raise taxes to fund new schools. "

"The school officially announced the new dress code on Monday. "

"The teacher positioned the globe on the table so the students could see it easily. "

"The army carefully stored the ammunition in a secure vault. "

"I was stationed on the pier."

"The settlement of the family argument took several hours. "

"He spent six years in the military."

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