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"The apéritifs were particularly stimulating."

"The student adjusted her chair so she could see the board better. "

"Don’t move that beam! It supports the whole platform."

"It requires great strength to lift heavy objects."

"The violinist was a master of her instrument."

"The marathon runner had a vigorous training schedule. "

"The school community celebrated the end-of-year festival together. "

"Our lunch consists of a sandwich, an apple, and a drink. "

"The little girl strained her teddy bear to her chest, comforting herself after a bad dream. "

"The athlete's muscular arms were strong enough to lift the heavy weights. "

"He listened carefully to his mother's concerns, feeling sorrowful about her disappointment. "

"Through sheer determination, we managed to escape from the tornado."