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"The termination of the school year meant the end of summer vacation. "

"to designate the boundaries of a country"

"The characters in the book went on a thrilling adventure. "

"The hunters trailed their prey deep into the woods."

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

"He removed the marbles from the bag."

"The new school management software allows teachers to easily track student progress. "

"The new road is much smoother than the old one, making the drive more comfortable. "

"The software automatically truncated long URLs to make them easier to share in the text message. "

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

"The explanation was long and drawn-out."

"Railway crossings without gates are highly dangerous."