In the first round of the tournament I played one of the best teams.
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Fortunately, I had a spare set of keys with me.
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At the track meet our team placed first.
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There were two drivers involved. The driver who caused the wreck was going too fast.
There were two drivers involved. The driver, who caused the wreck, was going too fast.
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My car which is seven years old refuses to start on cold mornings.
My car, which is seven years old, refuses to start on cold mornings.
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Lydia Carbrera, who was born in Cuba, wrote many books about African Cuban culture.
Lydia Carbrera who was born in Cuba wrote many books about African Cuban culture.
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Leigh, noticing my confusion, rephrased her question.
Leigh noticing my confusion rephrased her question.
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Those participating in the food drive should bring their donations by Friday.
Those, participating in the food drive, should bring their donations by Friday.
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Most of the student body remained home, but the students who were elected as representatives attended a special conference.
Most of the student body remained home, but the students, who were elected as representatives, attended a special conference.
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Three of your cats are beautiful, but your cat lying on the back of the couch is ugly.
Three of your cats are beautiful, but your cat, lying on the back of the couch, is ugly.
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Yes, I heard your question.
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Exhausted after the five-mile hike, the Girl Scouts took a break.
Exhausted after the five-mile hike the Girl Scouts took a break.
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In the first round of the golf tournament I played the best golfer in the state.
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After I had locked the car door I remembered that the keys were still in the ignition.
After I had locked the car door, I remembered that the keys were still in the ignition.
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Following directions can sometimes be difficult.
Following directions, can sometimes be difficult.
Phoebe Jeter who is from South Carolina played a significant role in the Persian Gulf.
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Lieutenant Phoebe Jeter an African-American woman led an army platoon during the Persian Gulf Conflict in 1991.
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Jeter will always remember the tense January night when she heard the words, "Scud Alert!"
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As a result of her orders, at least two Scud missiles were destroyed.
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When the conflict was over Jeter was the only woman who had shot down a Scud!
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That forty percent of the women who served in the Gulf, were African-Americans may be an understatement.
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Figures have been released by the Pentagon, but some say the actual number may have been close to fifty percent.
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The Persian Gulf Conflict tested the courage of all female personnel as they shared hazardous assignments, primitive living conditions, and various battle responsibilities with men.
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Their professionalism and courage earned the women, serving in the Gulf, considerable respect.
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Perhaps now, because soldiers like Phoebe Jeter served so bravely in the Persian Gulf, people will think differently about the role of women in the United States armed forces.