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"When the company started losing money, many employees decided to abandon ship and look for new jobs. "

"The teacher staunched the students' chatter with a firm look. "

"The company received many refusals when it tried to lower the employees' salaries. "

"a projectile force; a projectile weapon"

"My boss jawed at me all morning about my report, criticizing every single detail. "

"The environmental group launched a jihad against single-use plastics, urging the community to switch to reusable alternatives. "

"Every spring, the children nest in the woods, hoping to find abandoned birds' eggs. "

"Please tighten that screw a quarter-turn."

"The numbering of the pages in the book made it easier to find specific information. "

"We went to the funeral to pay our respects to the deceased."

"When the boss entered the room, Sarah could instantly switch on a professional demeanor, hiding her earlier annoyance. "

"After cutting the wheat, the farmer stooked the bundles to help them dry in the sun. "

"The angry student used his key to scotch the paint of the principal's car. "

"My grandmother had several knacks for making ordinary tasks like gardening and cooking seem effortless and beautiful. "

"The boycotts of the company's products hurt their sales significantly. "

"The team's excellent coordination allowed them to complete the project ahead of schedule. "

"You should sleep 8 hours a day."

"She felt that he was hiring out his favors for personal gain."

"The cat saw the string dangling and immediately seized on it, batting it with its paws. "

"The playful puppy tried to dowse its head in the water bowl. "