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"I stretched the rubber band until it almost broke."

"John played the piano and everyone sang along."

"The dog's stiff ridge was a sign that it was sore from its run in the park. "

"Go easy on him: he is but a child."

"The ship ran aground in an unexpected shallow."

"lake shore;  bay shore;  gulf shore;  island shore;  mainland shore;  river shore;  estuary shore;  pond shore;  sandy shore;  rocky shore"

"If you waive the right to be silent, anything you say can be used against you in a court of law."

"He was a slow and careful driver."

"The lightning caused thunder."

"The student's action of studying diligently improved her grades. "

"sit and splash in the bathtub"

"By the action of electricity, the water was resolved into its two parts, oxygen and hydrogen."