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"The company was shut down after investigators discovered its fraudulent accounting practices. "

"His sudden appearance surprised me."

"The simplest way to solve the math problem was to use the formula directly. "

"The new sports car was incredibly expensive, costing more than my entire year's savings. "

"The young musician was talented at playing the piano. "

"The twins share a striking identity; they look exactly alike. "

""Many students have problems understanding fractions." "

"My friends and I have different opinions about which restaurant to go to for dinner. "

"The detective investigated the theft of the school's valuable computer equipment. "

"My older brother is a musician; he plays the guitar in a band. "

"Sister Agnes was professed into the Order of Saint Clare after years of training and discernment. "

"The advertisement misleadingly portrayed the new phone as having a longer battery life than it actually did. "