When Danica finally dove off the high diving board, everyone cheered.
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Because of a landslide, the road was closed.
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I love broccoli now because we roasted it in the oven
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We had to leave early in the morning even though it was still dark.
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Since winter is coming, it is time to get my heavy coat out.
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While the deer stopped to eat grass.
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When we opened the door, our dog rushed out of the house.
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After the storm was over, Kareem saw large branches on the ground.
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As Lindsey read her book, she ate one raisin per page.
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Before I arrived in New York
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