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He looked forlornly at the empty playground wishing that some other parents had sent their children out to play.

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She gave a contemptuous look to the kind stranger.

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The tumult of the dancers in the mosh pit reflected their exuberant appreciation for the punk band.

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The slanderous remarks were praised by the investigative journalists.

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She was reticent to share her thoughts and participated eagerly during the lively debate.

Her grotesque prom dress drew gasps of admiration from her friends.

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She could discern the faint outline of the mountain in the distance.

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The illustrious painting was hidden away in a little visited corrider of the museum.

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 The somber mood at the scene of the accident brought tears to the eyes of even the most experienced EMTs.

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The malicious software protected the computer from viruses.

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The coach berated the players for playing boot ball instead of a passing game af their loss to the rival soccer team.

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The student athletes created a nefarious plan to donate money to the local charity.

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In Charles Dickens' novel A Christmas Carol, the main character is an unhappy miser, Scrooge, who keeps all his money to himself, treats his clerk terribly, and refuses to give to charity. Inspiring multiple movies, plays, and television shows, A Christmas Carol is a cautionary story about the negative effects of greed.

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The mutinous space shuttle crew followed the captain's orders without question.

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The Dalai Lama was exiled from his country in 1956 after a Tibetan uprising against China.

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2. The sudden flood was a calamity which left the town in ruins.

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She greeted her adversary with a warm smile and a gift.

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The crowd jeered at the performer after her amazingly talented performance.

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The oppressive cold made the triathlon burdensome and difficult rather than an exciting challenge.

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His belligerent attitude made him popular with the girls in his class.

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 His tirade against Ticketmaster's unfair policies was met by the crowd with applause.

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After a long hiatus, Bruce Dickinson returned to tour with the band Iron Maiden.

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She provided solace for the crying child by scolding her and criticizing her actions.

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His flippant remarks during the serious meeting were well-received.

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The students were inundated with requests for their top-rated jazz band to perform.

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The vile smell of baking cinnamon buns filled the house.

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The team was euphoric after they won the NCAA championship.

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He walked despondently home after learning that his pet dog was sick.

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His blatant disregard for the law was appreciated by his boss.