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Running can make people more aware of their physical surroundings, such as the scent of honeysuckle or the changing moods of the trees.

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Residents complain bitterly about potholes in the streets and sloppy trash pick-up, yet these same people resist paying higher taxes for the improvement of these services.

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A water main downtown broke this morning, so several businesses had no water for hours.

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There are ways you can make boring task more pleasant. For instance, bring a portable radio and listen to music on the earphones while you work.

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The lazy checkout clerk forced the six-pack of cola into the bottom of the bag, tearing it. Then she shrugged her shoulders and said, "I guess you'll have to carry the bag from the bottom."

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I lost my keys. , I later found them under the table.

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John forgot to study for the test. , he got a very low grade.

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Our teacher was sick. , she was absent yesterday.

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Susan is here. Sam is here. I'm here. , we're all here.

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I was sick so I didn't study for the test; , I got a very low grade.

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