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1.     John D. Rockefeller worked to enhance his empire by purchasing oil wells, refineries, and pipelines.

2.    Air and water pollution damage the environment.

3.    The life of a butterfly is short-lived.

4.    Most people who apply for asylum come from countries where there are systemic deliberate abuses of human rights.

5.    Carol’s living room contains an assorted mixture of different styles: French, country and modern.

6.    The mechanic took the motor apart in order to repair the leaky valve.

7.    As a black president, Obama wishes to wipe out many prejudices against African American.

8.  The question is what to believe, for much that we have heard about her is almost certainly fictional.

9.    The city may be in mourning, but the numerous church services and candlelight vigils help provide some emotional relief.

10.  His  jumbled speech was confusing to the audience.

11.  The artist, whose painting lacked any artistic quality whatsoever, was disappointed when a critic described his painting as hideous and lacking any artistic genius.

12.  I love the ocean in Cape Cod on the bay side when the tide recedes because I can walk so far out.