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After my friend went shopping at Victoria Gardens Mall in Fontana, she went to my house for dinner.
After shopping ...
When the movie started, most spectators turned their cell phones off.
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Because the students were unprepared for their exam, they asked their professor for a delay.
Being unprepared for their exam, the students asked their professor for a delay.
Before I left on my vacation, I took my pets to my neighbor who will look after them.
Before leaving on my vacation, I took my pets to my neighbor who will look after them.
While we were camping in Big Bear City, my other friends spent the night in Las Vegas.
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Since he left his house, Tom has not talked to his parents for more than 6 months.
Since leaving his house ...
While the massive fire approached the Oak Glen community, fire fighters used fixed wing aircraft and helicopters to drop water and flame retardant on the hot spots.
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Since he left work, Mohammed has been playing video games at home.
since leaving work ...
Before Hank was able to play a game of basketball, he went through a series of stretches to warm up his muscles.
Before being ablee to play a game of basketball, Hank went through a series of stretches to warm up his muscles.
Because the student had been close to someone who had the deadly Coronavirus, she was quarantined for two weeks.
Having been close to someone ...
After Naif completed his research project, he presented his findings to the Education Graduate Committee.
Aftercompleting his research project, he presented his findings to the Education Graduate Committee.
Because she had finished her undergraduate studies, Maria decided to interview for a job as an intern for a politician in Washington D.C.
Having finished her undergraduate studies, Maria decided to interview for a job as an intern for a politician in Washington D.C.
Since Earth is approaching a population of 10 billion people, people must learn to recycle and to grow their own crops.
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Before she turned in her essay exam, Jane spent five minutes editing for grammar, sentence style, and word choice.
Before turning in her essay exam, Jane spent five minutes editing for grammar, sentence style, and word choice.
Since the workers finished the shift, they have been getting drunk at the local bar.
Since finishing the shift...
After taking the 150 question multiple-choice exam, the professor let the student leave the class early.
After the student had taken the 150 question ....
