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He is hindered by his deformities; he cannot speak to Josephine face-to-face, because he is ashamed of his appearance.

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The nation’s economy was growing rapidly for reasons having to do with booming foreign investment following the discovery of vast natural resources.

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Early this morning, a purple bicycle was discovered by the old oak tree.

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Sharks have been found by marine biologists in waters much farther north than their previous habitats.

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For his service in the war, the soldier was giving the country's highest honor by the President.

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Horses were domesticating by humans thousands of years ago.

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The ancient texts are often confused to people who do not understand their full context.

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Under the old regime, liberties curtailed greatly.

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Hearing about the crisis in the developing country, a campaign was organized by the class president and raised $5,000.

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After the novelist threw the draft into the trash, the crumpled paper was retrieved by his concerned assistant.