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

"Our neighborhood was our only reason to exchange hollow greetings."

"In her English class, Maria learned that a participle, like "running" in "running shoes," can act as an adjective. "

"The violinist was a master of her instrument."

"The accountant carefully reviewed the family's spending to ensure they were accountable for their budget. "

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

"My sometimes neighbor, a retired teacher, still visits the school occasionally. "

"The measurement of the room's length was important for ordering new furniture. "

"The teacher eliminated the confusing question from the test. "

"My sister's reputation for being organized helped her excel in school. "

"The police officer was incapacitated by a blow to the head."

"The electricity bill was unusually high this month, likely due to the many electronics running in the house. "