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"The heavy rain seemed to obliterate all the chalk drawings on the sidewalk. "

"The condition for getting a raise at work is meeting your quarterly targets. "

"The student was being dishonest when he claimed he didn't cheat on the test, even though he was looking at his neighbor's paper. "

"He discovered penicillin largely accidentally."

"He removed the marbles from the bag."

"The scientist carefully examined the substance to determine its chemical composition. "

"The school's basketball team won the championship this year. "

"The teacher is maintaining discipline in the classroom by reminding students of the rules. "

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

"My sister's joyful expression showed how happy she was about the good news. "

"It’s easy to promise anything when you have no intention of fulfilling any of it."

"The large oak tree surrounding the picnic area provided welcome shade. "