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"He polished up the chrome until it gleamed."

"To understand the word "optimistic," I looked it up in the dictionary. "

"The royal interview between the two monarchs was broadcast live on television. "

"It is very important to give your daughter independence in her life so she learns from experience."

"Variety is the spice of life."

"Before making a major decision about his career, he consulted with his mentor. "

"The dictionary's definition of "optimistic" explains its meaning as a positive outlook. "

"My sister, typically, wakes up early for school. "

"Instead of writing out the entire recipe, the cookbook used an ellipsis "..." to show that some steps were skipped for brevity. "

"My new jacket is made of soft leather. "

"Before dinner, I finished my homework. "

"The old photograph sparked a wave of nostalgia for her childhood home. "