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2. Roxanne knew that traffic would be heavy in Phoenix.

She had not bargained for drivers who were speeding, weaving
in and out of traffic, and following an inch from her bumper.

3. Heavy winter clothing was crowded onto the rod in the closet.

The entire rod eventually fell under its weight.

4. The rich, warm sound of the violin used to be produced by

strings made of sheep’s intestines.

Today’s synthetic strings stay in tune longer and produce a
sound that is just as rich.

5. People used to have to wait for a daily paper or for the six
o’clock news program for a news update.