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Yo caminaré por el parque.

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Yo estudiaré por tres horas.

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Gracias por el libro.

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Pasaremos por tu casa.

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Iremos por la playa.

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María trabajará por Juan porque él no puede.

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Trabajarás cinco días por semana.

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Hablarán por teléfono.

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Viajaré por tren.

• means of transportation
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Llegué tarde por el tráfico.

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