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Lucy found a wonderful vintage bag when she was looking for a present.
LOOKING for a present, Lucy found a wonderful vintage bag.
John had to borrow some money because he had lost his wallet.
HAVING LOST his wallet, John had to borrow some money.
If it is implemented correctly, the new measure can be really helpful.
(IF) IMPLEMENTED correctly, the new measure can be really helpful.
The thief fled to Asia because he was wanted by police in Europe.
WANTED by police in Europe, the thief fled to Asia.
The assistant that spoke rudely to customers was finally fired.
The assistant SPEAKING rudely to customers was finally fired.
Michelle tried on the boots and the bought them.
HAVING TRIED on the boots, Michelle bought them.
The objects that were reduced in the sales have quickly sold out.
The objects REDUCED in the sales have quicklly sold out.
Just as he reached the finishing line, the athlete fainted.
REACHING the finishing line, the athlete fainted.
I didn't study enough because I thought the exam would be easier.
THINKING the exam would be easier, I didn't study enough.
These cakes are worth every penny, as they are made with the best ingredients.
MADE with the best ingredients, these cakes are worth every penny.
We cannot comment on the quality of the product because we haven't tried it.
NOT HAVING TRIED it, we cannot comment on the quality of the product.
I was given a refund after I showed the ticket to the manager.
HAVING SHOWN the ticket to the manager, I was given a refund.
