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Example
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Many argue that we are doomed if we do not stop producing nuclear weapons.
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Asha Purpura, who is a doctor’s wife, is the defense attorney appointed by the court. Al Jones has been assigned to work with her on the case.
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A secretary must be willing to sacrifice some of her spare time in the evenings and on the weekends if she expects to advance in this company.
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Because Dr. Edward Brown and Dr. Judith Coombs were the senior professors in the department, they were elected to serve on the promotion committee.
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5 of 10
After being elected, a new senator must wait several months before beginning his term.
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6 of 10
In my hometown, the lady mayor has led the fight for a fair share of federal funds for new schools.
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7 of 10
Often law students must be as concerned about their public speaking skills as they are about their knowledge of the law.
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8 of 10
John Crockett and Sarah Cooke have been an effective real estate team. John arranges attractive mortgage packages; Sarah, a former model, directs the sales staff.
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9 of 10
The man who makes history has no time to write about it.
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10 of 10
A young graduate who is careful about investments can accumulate a significant sum in a relatively short period.
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