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"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"

"His poor grades were a desert of his lack of effort. "

"to supply money for the war"

"The long drought caused the farmer's crops to wither and die. "

"Prices usually go up when demand exceeds supply."

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

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

"Bald eagles are an uncommon sighting in this state"

"The storm during all night. "

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

"The school used its limited resources to provide extra tutoring sessions for struggling students. "