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The gravy spilled all over the carpet.

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Steve bought an electric dog polisher.

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The hallways were painted by Michaelangelo.

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Your nostrils are quite lovely in the moonlight.

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Aunt Blanche was arrested for jaywalking.

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Get that cheese out of my face!

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I have visited Toronto sixteen times.

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Andy was handed a suitcase full of oysters.

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Many books are written by aliens.

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Danny gave me a high five with his forehead.

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