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"My age disqualifies me for the position."

"The school's new restriction on cell phone use during class improved student focus. "

"The museum has many interesting art exhibitions this month. "

"The competition for this job is strong."

"The preparation for the history test took her several hours. "

"The committee authorised the reservation of funds."

"The jewelry designer electroplated the base metal earrings with a thin layer of gold to make them look more expensive. "

"The company is electroplating the metal handles of the kitchen cabinets to make them shiny and rust-resistant. "

"The teacher's favoritism towards the star student negatively impacted the other students' learning. "

"The clay took on different modifications as the artist shaped it. "

"The teacher emphasized the distinction between a noun and a verb. "

"After a long day of work, gardening was a welcome recreation. "