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"The book included a brief preface by a leading expert in the field."

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

"A genocide will always be followed by the denial that it ever happened."

"Let me introduce you to my friends."

"Her entrance attracted no attention whatsoever."

"Do you need a gift for that special someone?"

"We have dealt with the generals; now let us turn to the particulars."

"The student's presentation received a loud applause from the entire class. "

"Cultural genocide precedes physical genocide."

"The school's curriculum included lessons about different cultural traditions. "

"He spent six years in the military."

"How long has it been since your last physical?"