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""Many companies and charities are separate legal entities that can own property and enter into contracts." "

"He used his inheritance to fund his gambling addiction."

"He has memberships in clubs in three cities."

"This painting shows little organization at first glance, but little by little the structure becomes clear."

"A key constituent of a good cake is flour. "

"Keep going in the same direction."

"matrimonial alliances; an alliance between church and state, or between two countries"

"Her last-minute goal decided the game."

"The association of the students with the school's environmental club was evident in their increased recycling efforts. "

"They had a bit of a disagreement about what color to paint the bedroom, but they have reached a compromise."

"The school's political represented the students' concerns to the principal. "

"The student withdrew their hand from the hot pan. "