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"I believe there are faeries."

"My knowledge of history helped me understand the current political situation better. "

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

"The scholarship offered a valuable opportunity for students to pursue higher education. "

"The approach to the school was blocked by a fallen tree. "

"Everyone in the class needs to bring their textbook to the first lecture. "

"He is a student of life."

"In biology class, we learned that technically, even fruits are vegetables because vegetables are any plant. "

"It was a surprise to find out I owed twice as much as I thought I did."

"He regretted his words."

"The bully would often contemn the smaller children for their weakness. "

"My closest confident, my sister, always listens patiently and gives good advice. "