CELPIP Preparation

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• The bench dedicated to John Doe after his passing is a fixture of the area.

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• That rollercoaster was such a thrill!

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• She was thrilled to make an appearance.

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• He prepared a statement for their transaction.

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• Her punishment was deliberate.

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• They used the meeting to deliberate whether or not to fire Pam.

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• Our Christmas party always involves a gift exchange.

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• We exchanged a few choice words.

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• I will put in a request for your transfer.

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• Can I make a pizza request?

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• She switched places with Nicole at the last second.

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• Let's go ahead and make the switch from the old system.

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• This recipe yields 4 servings.

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• This year's yield doubled.

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• You need a coffee filter, so the grounds don't get into the mug.

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• Please filter these pictures from old to new.

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• She groaned with disgust.

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• Todd let out a groan as his team kept losing the game.

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• There is substantial evidence that points to him being the killer.

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• Her decision to drop out of college seemed rash.

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• My mom asked me to get a particular kind of milk, but I can't remember which one it was.

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• The vote to remove her from the committee was unanimous.

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• The athletes felt an immense amount of pressure from their fans.

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• Don't feel pressured to try this cake, it's a new recipe.

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• It is of vital importance that we complete our homework on time.

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• The nurse checked his vitals.

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• She is very fond of this game.

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• I saluted the Colonel.

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• Please give him a salute.

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• I envy her ability to sing.

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• It was a huge shock to everyone that she chose to attend Missouri State.

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• I was absolutely shocked to hear of his sudden passing.

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• Their relationship is nothing but surface level.

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• New information about the famous cold case has recently surfaced.

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• Gas prices have continued to increase this year.

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• There is a clear increase in people working from home after the Pandemic.

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• Laura couldn't afford a new car.

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• The Bubonic Plague was a terrible tragedy in Europe.

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• Destiny was plagued with hearing problems her entire life.

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• That required a tremendous amount of work.

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• The sunset is magnificent.

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• Polly is very hot tempered.

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• The hot peppers were tempered by ranch.

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• Please use high quality materials on this project.

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• Quality burgers are being sold downtown.

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• Why did you wreck my office?

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• This day is a complete wreck.

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• Don't be cruel.

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• The Humane Society relies on generous donors to stay open.

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• I have to applaud you on all of your hard work.

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• The board was erased in one swift movement.

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• This is a sticky situation.

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• Amanda is very vocal about community issues.

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• Mrs. Plum teaches vocal music at Parker Elementary School.

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• Over the span of many years, Logan's Spanish has improved.

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• Her project time span across several years.

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• What's the best note-taking tactic.

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• The Queen of England has a very sophisticated way of life.

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• After death, the body begins to decay.

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• The dentist pointed out his tooth decay.

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• The tent had so many stakes holding it in the ground, but it still blew away.

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• I would stake my reputation on it.

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• These are the best cookies in the universe.

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• He relayed the news to me.

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• After their fight, Romeo detests Juliet.

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• Mr. Holland warned us that the chemicals were toxic.

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• What made you so stubborn?

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• The meeting ended abruptly because of the boss's family emergency.

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• Sorry I rushed our conversation

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• In my mind, chocolate ice cream reigns supreme.

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• Stark Enterprise is rising in the marketing industry.

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• Mom told me we need a babysitter to supervise us for the night.

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• The began to prosper under new leadership.

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• That vacation was superb.

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• It took a very long time to diagnose the issue.

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• Ballerinas must have good balance.

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• I am able to balance on one leg for quite a while.

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• You must provide ample evidence of the occurrence.

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• Her hair was tangled from the wind.

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• I have a tangle of cords on my desk.

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• Tanner Co. is planning a new business venture.

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• It is a bad idea to venture off the hiking path.

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• I forgot to mention my fear of spiders.

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• Haley earned an honorable mention for her academic performance.

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• That penalty deducted two points from their score.

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• That movie wasn't really my kind of humour.

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• My grandma always tells us to humour her and try new things even when we aren't sure we'll like them.

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• The haunted house paralyzed her with fear.

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• Allison possesses the skills to create a beautiful work of art.

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• Her feelings were very apparent on her face.

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• Starting a job interview with a limp handshake is not a good idea.

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• The dog was limping after it was attacked by a coyote.

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• After the accident, Jonah now walks with a limp.

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• Tony signed up for his college's amateur tennis team.

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• There was a subtle difference between the two drafts.

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• Ella inherited her father's old truck after he passed.

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• I used to have dreams of becoming a marine biologist.

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• He served as in the US Marine Corps for several years.

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• We are on a first-name basis.

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• What prompted you to get a puppy?

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• I expect a prompt reply.

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• The actor's prompt reminded him of his lines.

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• The meeting ended promptly at 4 o'clock.

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• My great grandma's dresser is an antique.

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• Jordan has a large amount of antique jewelry.

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• Head traumas are very serious and require immediate medical attention.

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• Negotiate a new deal for us please.

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• The aftermath of the hurricane is devastating.

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• The doctor made sure to administer the correct dose of morphine.

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• There are many laws that condemn that sort of behavior.

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• Ships were arriving with a large supply of imports.

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• They imported goods from Europe.

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• Darcy isn't the bet influence on you, she smokes cigarettes.

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• Don't let per pressure influence you into making a bad decision.

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• The bottle service was excellent.

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• Your vehicle needs serviced.

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• The taxi fare was much cheaper than I expected.

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• Miles and his family are struggling to find a good daycare.

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• Being here is such a struggle.

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• Let's decrease our carbon footprint by at least 3% this year.

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• Pemberton Industries has experienced a significant decrease in sales recently.

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• Can I have a scrap of paper to write down your email?

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• Let's scrap that idea.

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• What's the final verdict?

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• He won an award for creating the most authentic representation of the artist's work.

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• A vast majority of people prefer mountains over the beach.

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• We must protect the minds of the vulnerable youth.

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• Calculus 4 is a rigorous course.

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• The sandwich was a little bland.

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• The painting was very vivid.

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• May no longer affiliates herself with that church.

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• After the deal was signed, affiliates of the restaurant were expected to aid in the growth process.

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• My mom had to buy a book about discipline for kids who are strong-willed.

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• I was left to discipline Henry after he threw food at the television.

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• Zeus growled at me when I tried to pet him.

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• She survived a head-on collision.

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• Ronald is the bitter old man that lives across the street.

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• Her style tends to be very modest.

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• What a rude remark!

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• Stephanie remarked at the surprising difference after the renovation.

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• Her young heart was full of ambition.

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• What a pretty bundle of flowers.

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• She bundled up the papers and threw them in the trash.

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• They will be eligible for parole after serving 10 years in prison.

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• During a drought, water is very scarce.

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• I could scarce take the intense criticism.

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• What an odd experience.

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• I've never experienced a winter day in New York City.

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• Honey, that fragment of a blanket needs to be thrown away.

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• That mess needs to be fragmented into groups before we can work on it.

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• Be conscious of how your words might affect her.

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• This decision has put her in a difficult position.

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• Braden positioned the gun in the best way to shoot the target.

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• After working a 12-hour shift, the nurse was filled with fatigue.

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• We smuggled snacks into the movie theater.

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• The professor required us to write an outline of the paper before we began.

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• I outlined the story instead of giving all of the tiny details.

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• The European summit is set to occur in May this year.

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• That is a legitimate source.

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• This document has yet to be legitimized.

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• What a delight she is!

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• I would be delighted to meet your parents.

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• The wild dog was very vicious.

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• We appointed her as leader of the group.

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• After sneaking out of the house, Nicole felt extreme guilt.

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• Don't ever feel like a burden.

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• I would hate to burden you with this task.

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• The chief executive of Wonder Inc. contacted us last week.

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• The meeting will be held in our executive conference room.

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• Grace began to feel a tingling sensation in her legs after sitting for too long.

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• The cabins were kept in sanitary condition.

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• Please don't smash this vase it was my grandmother's.

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• Jacob heard the smash of glass blocks away from the car accident.

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• She gave her verbal agreement to seeing a movie tonight.

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• Please find me a good furniture catalogue.

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• Catalogue these foods according to their color.

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• Kaleb wouldn't eat a ghost pepper, he's too much of a coward.

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• Following her passing, we were comforted in that she would no longer suffer.

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• Let me escort you to the door.

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• He is second in command.

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• I command you to be silent.

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• I just made a fresh batch of cookies!

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• I took a glance at the menu.

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• They shared a quick glance in the airport.

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• The top-secret lab has limited access.

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• A password is needed to access those files.

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• My sister is a cautious driver.

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• Luna hopes to be immune to the disease after enduring it once.

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• That party was a disaster.

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• I always dread going to the dentist.

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• Sara gazed across the room.

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• We stared off into the distance for a while until he met my gaze.

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• Her idea was simply absurd.

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• It started raining while Isaac was taking a brisk walk.

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• Gasoline next to an open flame is a fire hazard.

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• If I had to venture a guess, I would say you've never been to this club before.

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• The flashlight emits a long beam of light.

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• He was beaming from ear to ear.

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• There are way too many artificial sweeteners in this drink.

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• The Chiefs game is experiencing a rain delay.

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• Please don't delay the meeting.

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• Nelli Industries plans to manufacture a large amount of dog toys this year.

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• Stacey focused on the advantages of better food manufacture.

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• Let's visit the Pacific coast.

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• This class isn't one you can just coast through.

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• I don't mean to boast, I'm just proud of how far I've come.

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• The crowd erupted into laughter.

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• She has a reputation for being easily convincible.

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• The apartment's layout is very compact.

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• Check that purse for her compact.

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• That phone is a privilege, not a right.

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• His mom continues to privilege him by doing all of his laundry.

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• Grandma and I strolled in the park this evening.

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• Beth took a morning stroll to start her day.

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• The company experienced a surplus of goods after sales declined unexpectedly.

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• Countries in need do not have surplus food.

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• I wonder what she's going to do this evening.

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• Christmas time always fills me with wonder.

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• We owe her recovery to this wonder drug.

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• There are at least twenty ships parked at the harbour.

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• Try not to harbour any hate for your cousin, he was just doing his best.

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• Don't lose track of those valuable jewels.

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• My car is leaking fluid.

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• These plans are very fluid.

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• Can you brew a fresh pot of coffee?

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• There's nothing like freshly brewed tea.

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• I pasted the magazine cutouts onto my art project.

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• Elmer's makes a famous paste.

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• The wedding turned out very elegant and amazing.

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• Get this done rapidly.

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• The fish were swimming by and jumping out of the rapids.

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• Check the weather forecast before you go.

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• Two inches of snow was forecast for this evening.

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• The rocket launched at noon.

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• Her book launch was very successful, she sold over 200 copies.

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• Chloe's actions revealed her superficial attitude and values.

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• Long ago, the Mayflower took its maiden voyage.

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• Paul voyaged through the desert.

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• She was in search of the most efficient way to organize her files.

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• Grandma's pottery is very delicate, so we aren't allowed to touch them.

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• The bridge's structure is very robust.

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• This calculus problem has left me in a state of utter confusion.

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• She was so shocked that she couldn't even utter a single word.

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• Polly called to tell us she survived the fatal car crash.

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• Scrape your plate off before you put it in the dishwasher.

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• How did you get that scrape on your knee?

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• The model has a slender figure.

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• He held out a torch in the cave so that they could see.

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• Rioters torched innocent small businesses.

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• The pirates of Neverland finally located the buried treasure.

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• I treasure our time together.

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• Professor Dunn gave us a super long math review.

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• Please review these documents before we send them to our client.

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• Don't worry the water is shallow here.

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• She only offered a partial solution to selling more merchandise.

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• Jamie will be updating us on the road conditions this morning.

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• I'm waiting to hear an update.

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• The figures this month are looking pretty good.

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• Did you ever figure out that math problem?

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• The band chose to rehearse one last time before the concert.

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• New students are in abundant supply.

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• The blaze in the field was out of control.

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• Fireplaces emit a beautiful, warm blaze in the winter.

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• He slumped against the wall after she rejected her.

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• Tammy's softball team has been in a slump for months now.

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• Luckily, she has good instincts.

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• Her outfit is so bizarre.

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• We need to recruit some more volunteers.

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• Welcome our new recruits.

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• I admire you for your patience.

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• The exclusive movie preview was successful.

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• Shawn will preview his latest album in August.

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• This brownie has a funny texture.

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• Mom made the tough sacrifice of missing her favorite show to be here.

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• The soldiers sacrificed their lives to protect our freedom.

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• Our hometown has a game against their rivals this weekend.

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• No movie could rival the new IT.

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• You are no longer permitted on this property

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• Do you have a permit to drive?

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• I don't know why she's glaring at me.

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• What a menacing glare.

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• I only caught a glimpse of the robber before he escaped.

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• I glimpsed a raccoon in the garage last night.

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• The company is experiencing moderate growth.

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• People of any political affiliation can appreciate a moderate.

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• Susan is expected to moderate the exam.

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• Rene felt her brother's odd behavior was cause for concern.

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• The United States is currently experiencing a refrigerator shortage.

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• The view from up here is extraordinary.

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• That project took an extraordinary amount of work.

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• If we aren't careful, many endangered animals will become extinct.

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• Mallory uttered a sigh of relief once her exam was over.

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• The assignment's instructions were vague.

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• It's hard to duplicate the feeling you get on Christmas morning.

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• I have a duplicate of my grandma's recipe in her handwriting.

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• I need the original, not a duplicate copy.

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• He has an appetite for waffles every morning.

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• I am looking forward to the commute to the beach.

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• It is a long commute to work every morning.

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• May I make an appeal to the court?

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• I appealed to his kindness when asking for a raise.

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• That beam supports the structure of the house.

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• I will offer my support.