He overcharged me with an excessive price.

Her graceful movements are just like a ballerina's.

This treaty was concluded to strengthen the friendly relations between the two countries.

I made a reservation at the restaurant.

He is training to strengthen the tightening of his muscles.

He tightened his fists in tension.

I am reading the Old Testament.

This sentence is written in a contracted form.

This fabric contracts when it absorbs water.

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