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I knew school supply shopping would be tiring but I didn't know I'd have to stand in line so long.

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The dog growling and snapping ran right at me.

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The suspect claimed he never met the victim however, the detective knew he was lying.

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Riding a bike is excellent exercise I ride mine every day.

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Millie has given up chocolate about five times but she cannot seem to break the habit.

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Our cat has a built-in alarm clock he wakes us up at 5am every

morning.

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I had to complete the assignment by Friday otherwise, I would have failed the class.

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We always go to the mountains in the fall the trees are at their prettiest at that time of year.

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The mayor pledged to cut taxes and the town responded enthusiastically.

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I have read Macbeth but I have not read Othello.

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