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The position was largely a sinecure, offering a title and salary without requiring any real work.
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As the family patriarch, he made decisions for everyone and was highly respected by his children and grandchildren.
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After the scandal, he became a pariah in the community, shunned by nearly everyone he once called a friend.
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The doctor assured her that the growth was benign and posed no threat to her health.
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His glib response made it clear he hadn’t put any real thought into the question.
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The fatuity of his remark was evident when everyone stared in stunned silence, unable to believe he’d actually said it.
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She had the effrontery to ask for a promotion even after showing up late every day for a month.
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he mansion’s grand, elegant design was typical of antebellum architecture in the South.
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he mansion’s grand, elegant design was typical of antebellum architecture in the South.
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he mansion’s grand, elegant design was typical of antebellum architecture in the South.
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Although she grew up with orthodox beliefs, she became more open to new ideas in adulthood
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The judge was removed from the case after he was found to be biased in favor of the plaintiff.
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His fatuous comment about the situation revealed his lack of understanding.
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