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"Growth was dampened by a softening of the global economy in 2001, but picked up in the subsequent years due to strong growth in China."

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

"My friendship with Sarah has lasted for many years. "

"The photograph of the class showed everyone smiling during the school trip. "

"a continuous current of electricity"

"He listened carefully to his mother's concerns, feeling sorrowful about her disappointment. "

"The ancient pyramids have stood for centuries, witnessing the rise and fall of civilizations. "

"He reinforced the handle with a metal rod and a bit of tape."

"The conservative on the school board wants to keep the current rules and regulations without changes. "

"The carpenter built a new wooden bookshelf for my bedroom. "

"Because she had been a dancer for years, she was a practiced performer. "

"The school's political represented the students' concerns to the principal. "