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"He is a student of life."

"It is difficult to provide for my family working on minimum wage."

"The bakery's new bread product is very popular with customers. "

"My daughter's teacher is very kind and helpful. "

"The being in the classroom was quiet today. "

"the result of a course of action;  the result of a mathematical operation"

"Quality of life is usually determined by health, education, and income."

"The explanation is sufficient. The hikers had a scanty supply of water, so they had to ration it carefully. "

"The teacher patiently explained the math problem, and the students were able to understand the steps involved. "

"The information about the project deadline resolved my uncertainty; now I know what needs to be completed. "

"The complicated instructions on the new software difficult me from completing the project on time. "

"He assessed the situation."