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"The school's fundraising project aims to renovate the library in several stages. "

"The divers encountered a huge school of mackerel."

"I must make this deadline or my boss will kill me!"

"The student's knowledge of grammar was deficient, making it hard for her to complete the writing assignments. "

"Insufficient time is available to reflect on the problem"

"The privilege to hold a weekly market was invaluable for any feudal era burgh."

"to supply money for the war"

"One could scarcely find any trout in the stream without the stocking program."

"Prices usually go up when demand exceeds supply."

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

"Bald eagles are an uncommon sighting in this state"

"Because she had scantily prepared for the exam, Maria felt very nervous. "