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"Raincoats give protection from rain."

"The cargo ship waited in the anchorage outside the busy port, preparing to unload its goods once a dock became available. "

"The bus is approaching the stop, so get ready to board. "

"I went to the park because the weather was nice. "

"they partly finished the house so they could move in before winter;  the car was partly visible in the garage"

"The teacher sheltered the students from the noisy construction outside the classroom. "

"The neighborhood is a well-known harbor for petty thieves."

"The captain used the heavy anchor to secure the boat in the harbor. "

"The captain of the debate team led the team to victory. "

"After meditating, she felt calmer and more able to face the day. "

"I was right in the middle of a stretch when the phone rang."

"The harbor was full of vessels, from small fishing boats to large cargo ships. "