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"The baker was involving the dough around a metal form to create a spiral-shaped pastry. "

"My daughter's teacher is very kind and helpful. "

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

"To get a better grade on the test, she used the tactic of reviewing the textbook chapters each night. "

"The students designed posters for the school fair. "

"My dealings with my classmates have improved since we started working together on projects. "

"The pitcher underhanded the baseball to the catcher. "

"The politician's sudden show of concern for the poor was seen by many as mere artifice to win votes. "

"Before dinner, I finished my homework. "

"The student's deception about completing the assignment led to a disappointing grade. "

"The child was pretending to be asleep so he wouldn't have to eat his vegetables. "

"He quickly found Ali his better in the ring."