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"The student gave a contemptuous look at the teacher when he was told to redo his assignment. "

"I prefer tea to coffee."

"He was disdainful of those he thought of as the little people. He openly sneered at them. They mocked him behind his back."

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

"The affection of the sun on the ripening tomatoes turned them a vibrant red. "

"an aggressive policy, war, person, nation"

"The company struggled to sell its large inventory, and the overhanging of unsold goods put significant pressure on their warehouse space and finances. "

"The teacher positioned the globe on the table so the students could see it easily. "

"He still has nightmares resulting from the treatment he received from his captors."

"I have a small suggestion for fixing this: try lifting the left side up a bit."

"The rejection letter from the university was disappointing. "

"The old building's roof collapsed during the storm, sending debris everywhere. "