They used to set up a little camp area where the people would stay and then they would try to convert people from whatever religion they were to become their religion. The priests would usually give speeches and they had people tell others about the speech.
To get students excited for School
during these weeks most students show school pride
give students time to hang out with friends in distress
The best revision of this sentence is the following:
The lawyer presented a clear argument to the jury (it was unbelievable how influenced they were by his case) in the hopes of winning the trial.
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