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We are Certain, Miss Lockwood, that you will be pleased with your printer.
Janet lived in San Jose, California before moving to Oregon.
My friend Brian sometimes forgets to check his E-mail.
Under the circumstances, we fear that profits may drop temporarily.
To receive a rebate you must purchase the care before April 1.
In 2009 a plant was opened in Bridgeman, Michigan.
We do not forget a customer after she has made a purchase from us.
A durable, inexpensive radio is being offered as a gift.
Before long, people will be asking for our product by name.
What is was, was a situation calling for great tact.
(Better: “It was a situation calling for great tact.”)

I keyed the report, Lauren proofread it, and James stapled it together.
Our fall catalog is just off the press it should be delivered to you soon.
Sales are slowly increasing: profits will respond soon.
The book was too long; therefore, we read selected portions.
Ann wrote the check: she had it certified and she mailed it.
Models are available in the following colors: maroon, silver, and navy.
Copier price bids have been received from Royal, Xerox, and IBM.
Congress may perform these tasks: borrow money, coin money, and pay debts.
The following topics were discussed: money, credit, and the banking system.
Paul was scheduled to leave at 12:15 and arrive at 5:42.
(A.M. or P.M.?)

Will you be able to meet me at 8:30 A.M.?
Wait! You forgot your umbrella!
Invitations were sent to Miss Hawkins and Mr. and Mrs. Adams.
What a sensation the F.B.I. agent revealed as he told his story!
Will you please send your RSVP by return mail?
The IRS began an investigation of the tax returns of DataTecnics, Inc.
(Better: “The IRS began an investigation of DataTecnics, Inc.’s tax returns.”)
Of all the plans discussed, only one will work: Plan B.
Planning, directing, and controlling: these are functions of a manager.
“Brevity is the soul of wit.”
Did Mrs. Lang actually say, “Stamp this package ‘Handle with Care’?”