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I last saw my godmother 10 years ago.
I haven’t …
I haven’t seen my godmother for 10 years.
The sofa is much cheaper on the Internet.
The sofa is a lot
The sofa is a lot cheaper on the Internet.
The cafeteria was loud and crowded. Nobody seemed to notice or care.
The chaotic cafeteria didn't bother anyone.
Even at three in the morning there are lights on and people out living their lives. Life in the city goes on around the clock.
The city never sleeps.
They haven't read many books in English.
They have read only ...
They have read only a few books in English.
The media has always influenced teenagers.
Teenagers …
Teenagers have always been influenced by the media.
Marcus always showed up early, stayed late, and never asked for credit.
Marcus was dedicated and humble.
The player had practiced that shot thousands of times. His hands knew what to do.
After so much practice, he could rely on his instincts.
There aren’t many places to go out with children in this area.
There are only …
There are only A FEW places to go out with children in this area.
It's the most delicious dessert I've ever eaten!
It's by far ...
It's by far the most delicious dessert I've ever eaten!
The neighborhood had changed. Abandoned buildings were now expensive apartments and longtime families were gone.
Gentrification had changed the neighborhood.
Nobody raised their hand. The teacher waited, but the silence just kept growing.
It was awkward when no one spoke in class.
I used to play a lot of tennis when I was younger.
I would …
I would play a lot of tennis when I was younger.
They're building a new factory near the river.
A new factory...
A new factory is being built near the river.
She wasn't angry — it was more like a heavy feeling that sat in her chest and wouldn't move.
She felt a deep sadness that she couldn't shake.
We like scary movies so much. We have to stop ourselves from watching them all night.
We had to stop watching scary movies, which have become our obsession.
We'll have to sell the car if the situation doesn't change.
Unless ...
Unless the situation CHANGES, we'll have to sell the car
If the situation doesn't change, I'll quit my job.
Unless ...
Unless the situation CHANGES, I'll quit my job.
The coach said talent only gets you so far — discipline and consistency matter more.
The coach believed effort beats raw talent.
My favorite animal in the world is the shark. Are you surprised?
You might be surprised I love sharks.