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"The coffee concentrate was strong, so a little went a long way. "

"Chocolate is a very popular treat."

"He consolidated his luggage into a single large bag."

"The soup is cooling on the counter. "

"The car was turning left at the intersection. "

""Many students have problems understanding fractions." "

"My math class is learning algebra, which uses letters like 'x' and 'y' to represent unknown quantities. "

"They were all converts to Islam."

"Her diligent practicing on the piano led to a stunning performance at the recital. "

"The teacher patiently explained the math problem, and the students were able to understand the steps involved. "

"The government's spending on education increased this year. "

"My family keeps milk and other perishable foods in the refrigerator. "