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After the famous author received the prize, he gave a short speech.
After receiving the prize, the famous author gave a short speech.
Since the semester began, the students have been very busy.
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Because I remembered a few words in Spanish, I tried to speak to a Mexican tourist.
Remembering a few words in Spanish, I tried to speak to a Mexican tourist.
Because Hiro forgot to bring a pencil to the final exam, he borrowed one from Michi.
Having forgotten to bring a pencil to the final exam, Hiro borrowed one from Michi.
The Jones family had a huge yard sale before they moved to another city.
The Jones family had a huge yard sale before moving to another city.
After the students finished the exam, the teacher graded the tests.
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Before George W. Bush became president, he was the governor of Texas.
Before becoming president, George W. Bush was the governor of Texas.
While we were driving to our grandparents' house, we listened to an audiobook.
While driving to our grandparents' house, we listened to an audiobook.
Because Thomas was feeling sick, he left class early.
Feeling sick, Thomas left class early.
Because he is very religious, Lyle goes to church every Sunday.
Being very religious, Lyle goes to church every Sunday.
After Marilyn waited for so long, Gloria decided to leave.
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While mom was shopping online, she found great deals on groceries and household items.
While shopping online, mom found great deals on groceries and household items.
Before I came to class, I had a cup of coffee.
Before coming to class, I had a cup of coffee.
Since I came here, I have learned a lot of English.
Since coming here, I have learned a lot of English.
Alex hurt his back while he was chopping wood.
Alex hurt his back while chopping wood.
Before I talked to you, I had never understood that formula.
Before talking to you, I had never understood that formula.
