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Ambiguous words in sentences

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Can I give you my keys while I go swimming? VS I give him his medicine after breakfast

Can I leave you with my keys well I go swimming? VS I administer his medicine

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The roof is giving under the weight of the snow VS The singer is giving a concert in the park tonight

The roof broke down under the weight of the snow VS The singer is performing a concert in the park tonight

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She had a strong hold on the railing and was holding her breath as she descended

She had a strong grip on the railing and was keeping back her breath as she descended

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He tried to hold his anger when he was told his hold had been cancelled

He tried to restrain his anger when he was told his reservation had been cancelled

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I set a set of books on each desk

I placed a collection of books on each desk

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He did four sets of push ups while he waited for the concrete to set

He did four rounds of push ups while he waited for the concrete to harden

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The film is set in Alaska in winter, where the sun sets early

The film is located in Alaska in winter, where the sun goes down early

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Her face fell when she looked outside and felt how far the temperature had fallen

Her face took on a sad expression when she looked outside and felt how far the temperature had decreased

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Many soldiers fell in the battle, leading to the fall of the British Empire

Many soldiers died in the battle, leading to the loss of power of the British Empire

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Thanksgiving falls on a Wednesday this fall

Thanksgiving takes place on a Wednesday this autumn

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My sister took me to school this morning, even though it took her an extra half hour

My sister brought me to school this morning, even though it required an extra half hour

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After he takes the new job, he will have to take the train in to the city each morning

After he accepts the job, he will have to travel via train

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The army took the fort on the hill VS She took her seat on the stage

The army captured the fort on the hill VS She occupied her seat on the stage

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