I have finished reading the complete works of Haruki Murakami.

That result was certain.

He is hospitalized due to heart failure.

The former is my friend, and the latter is my colleague.

The precondition to start this project is that everyone agrees.

My car needs repair.

Just before the exam, he started studying hard.

Students from all over the country will participate in this contest.

This product is popular nationwide.

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