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Although the professor’s lectures were regarded by many as so wearisome that they regularly put students to sleep, he ignored all criticism and refused to make any changes.

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The baseball player’s malice toward the referee was revealed in his spiteful remarks to the media, which almost ruined the referee’s career.

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Although Zachary is much too inexperienced for the managerial position, he is a willful young man and obdurately refuses to withdraw his application.

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His neighbor’s superficial remarks trivialized the property line dispute and infuriated Malcolm.

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When Katya refused to lie to her parents about where she was spending the night, she was completely ostracized by her usually loyal friends, who had never shunned her before.

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Her fashion sense was usually described as flamboyant, but on the night of the party, Tanya’s outfit was uncharacteristically modest.

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Mr. Powers was so gullible that he believed even the most outlandish excuses of his insincere employees.

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You cannot become a certified teacher without completing the prerequisite student teaching assignment.

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Charles, aware of his susceptibility to gum disease, is diligent about flossing.

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Even though she’d read her supervisor’s memo four or five times, she still found his rambling message ambiguous.

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Excited about winning the award, Marcia walked up to the podium and delivered an animated acceptance speech.

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The intermittent rain soaked the garden many different times during the day.

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In order to get their votes in the next election, the senator responded to all the complaints of her constituents in a diplomatic manner.

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After several small brushfires at the campground, officials felt the need to augment the rules pertaining to campfires.