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"He is a student of life."

"A report by the telecommunications ministry on the phone network revealed a severe capacity problem."

"One way to encourage your employees to work harder is by giving them incentives."

"The factory ensures the conformance of its products to safety standards through regular inspections. "

"She gave a studied reply."

"Buying the car was a big expense, but will be worth it in the long run."

"It took a lot of effort to find a decent-sized, fully-furnished apartment within walking distance of the office.   He made a conscious effort to not appear affected by the stories in the paper."

"The Communist Party has a policy of returning power to the workers."

"The weather forecast predicted rain, so we accordingly brought umbrellas. "

"The school's student council is a company of dedicated students who organize events. "

"The weather was terrible, consequently, the picnic was cancelled. "

"to enter an agreement;  the UK and US negotiators nearing agreement;  he nodded his agreement."