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This rule isn’t applicable here

This rule doesn’t apply here

They commended her work

They praised her work

This sauce complements the dish

This sauce goes with the dish

We need an incentive system

We need a reward system

I incorporated new ideas

I used new ideas

Your membership lapsed

Your membership expired

This town is picturesque

This town is really beautiful

We met prospective clients

We met potential clients

Let’s simplify the plan

Let’s make the plan easier

She surpassed expectations

She beat expectations

We have surplus food

We have extra food

This tent withstands wind

This tent handles wind well

I advocate for fair pay

I support fair pay

She’s an aspiring artist

She’s working toward becoming an artist

We bought assorted snacks

We bought mixed snacks

She shared her credentials

She shared her qualifications

We sent an interoffice memo

We sent a memo within the company

The machine malfunctioned

The machine broke down

We mutually agreed

We both agreed on it

We meet periodically

We meet from time to time

I respect copyright laws

I follow copyright rules

This meal is nutritious

This meal is healthy

Don’t obstruct the doorway

Don’t block the doorway

The garden has abundant herbs

The garden has lots of herbs

He seems agreeable today

He seems friendly today

We compromised on the price

We met in the middle

It’s a continuous issue

It’s an ongoing issue

English is the dominant language

English is the main language

I’m exhausted today

I’m super tired today

Competition is fierce here

Competition is really tough here