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"The school's fundraising project aims to renovate the library in several stages. "

"I got a letter from my brother."

"The school day ends at three o'clock. "

"It took a lot of effort to find a decent-sized, fully-furnished apartment within walking distance of the office.   He made a conscious effort to not appear affected by the stories in the paper."

"My son's math test had only one correct answer for the last problem. "

"I saved money for a new car."

"It looks weaker and weaker, the more I think about it."

"The company is targeting children in their latest advertising campaign."

"Crassus had wealth and wit, but Pompey had drive and Caesar as much again."

"I prefer coffee, tea, cocoa, etc., hot, but some like them iced. "

"The entire class was excited for the field trip. "

"The student ardently desired to earn a perfect score on the exam. "