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"The apéritifs were particularly stimulating."

"The alchemists sought to transform lead into gold."

"The competition for this job is strong."

"The preparation for the history test took her several hours. "

""The teacher said the student's idea was figuratively a gold mine, meaning it was very valuable and full of potential, but not actually made of gold." "

"The shop sells electroplate for affordable jewelry. "

"The factory's efficient manufacture of toys allowed them to sell many at a low price. "

"The flowers were artificial, and he thought them rather tacky."

"The consumption of snails as food is more common in France than in England."

"Construction is underway on the new bridge."

"My grandfather helped me with my math homework. "

"Through sheer determination, we managed to escape from the tornado."