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"After washing the dishes, a small residue of food clung to the plate. "

"He removed the marbles from the bag."

"Except for one or two days a year, he usually walks to work."

"The seamstress used a sturdy between to create a precise, even stitch on the thick upholstery fabric. "

"My sister is often late for school. "

"The child's small was sore after carrying his heavy backpack to school. "

"The removal of the old furniture was a big project for the family. "

"The new rules about homework have teeth; parents are actually following them now. "

"The little boy used a stick to help him balance his building blocks. "

"My dinner was a sandwich and some fruit, before I went to my afternoon class. "

"The teacher pointed to the map to show the students where the capital city was located. "

"On a recent windy day, hundreds of visitors climbed wooden stairs to take pictures in front of the glacier."