I found a sea hare at the beach.

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The rain from the heavens washed away my heart.

He waved a white flag to entreat the enemy to surrender.

He attempted to entreat the enemy to surrender.

Since my grandmother's health has been deteriorating, I decided to take care of her.

Yumi is my best friend.

His room is shabby.

He has changed so much that he is a mere shadow of his former self.

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