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"In schools it is common for teachers to confiscate electronic games and other distractions."

"She sighed affectedly, dramatically flipping her hair, even though she wasn't really bored with the conversation. "

"It is very important to give your daughter independence in her life so she learns from experience."

"The fly buzzed irritatingly close to my ear while I was trying to read. "

"After winning the first few games, the basketball team became complacent and stopped practicing hard, which led to their defeat in the championship. "

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

"an undeclared war"

"The chef meticulously prepared each ingredient, ensuring the dish was perfectly seasoned. "

"Maria studiously avoided looking at her phone while trying to finish her homework. "

"The student spoke offensively to the teacher, which resulted in a detention. "

"The students were whispering answers to each other during the test, hoping the teacher wouldn't hear. "

"The presentation about the new school rules was very clear and easy to understand. "