He had a rigid grip on the monkey bars. Jeffrey did not want to fall down before he mad it across the set.

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Joe went out to eat at a Japanese restaurant, but he was inexperienced with chopsticks. After a little practice he was able to do it.

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In the envelope I sent you last week you will find enclosed, a check, a paper application and a copy of my driver's license.

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You could feel the suspense building as we all waited quietly for the opening act to begin.

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While sight-seeing, the couple leisurely sauntered along the streets of Italy. There was much to see, but they were not rushing.

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Frank acted in a sly way because he wanted his actions to remain inconspicuous. Some people may not trust him, but he just doesn't like the spotlight.

Once the tires hit the patch of black ice on the road the car careened into a snowbank. Thank God no one was injured in the accident.

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The vote was unanimous. So without hesitation they appointed Derrick to be Student Council President. He felt great considering everyone believed in him.

Our two worlds collided when we were partnered with each other for a project in Social Studies. Before that we had never even said hello to each other.

The candidate ran a nasty smear campaign that was meant to pull voters away from the opponent. Luckily, the voters saw right through the lies.

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Jessica gave the customer the precise location of the ingredients they were missing. Within minutes the customers returned with their items and a smile.

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It's true that Sara had some outlandish plans for the property, but the investors tried to keep an open mind. A giant orange soda fountain in your living room isn't exactly common.

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You can often tell the influence a person has on others by watching how people act around them.

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Our family decided to build a new house on some rural land. Once the foundation was laid we were able to go walk around and see where walls would soon be put in place.

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How did you feel about answering these questions on a scale of 1-4?

She tried to cushion the sound of her feet on the floor by wearing slippers. Tara didn't want to wake anyone up when she went to get a snack.

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The time out was only a brief pause, but it was enough of a break for the team to catch their breath and get back out on the field.

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Through all of the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, we realized it is truly a busy time of year. We love the liveliness we feel as we scurry and hurry here and there. Merry Christmas.

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The scowl on my Mom's face let me know she must've found the mess that my dog made on the kitchen floor.

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