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

"I snuggled comfortably into the blankets."

"The consecutive notes in the melody were all a perfect fourth apart. "

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

"The building inspector checked the maximum occupancies allowed in each room to ensure fire safety. "

"The intermediate level of Spanish class is a good fit for students who already know some basic vocabulary. "

"He listened carefully to his mother's concerns, feeling sorrowful about her disappointment. "

"The store is temporarily closed for renovations. "

"The spilled coffee permanently stained the white carpet. "

"The new alarm system provided the family with a greater sense of securities after a recent break-in. "

"The carpenter built a new wooden bookshelf for my bedroom. "

"The library has possession of the rare book, even though it doesn't own it. "