Crime was low and justice prevailed.

Meaning: There was not much illegal activity, and fairness and justice were upheld.

Choice of Words: Crime refers to illegal or harmful actions. Was is a form of the verb 'to be'. Low means not high in amount or degree. Justice means the quality of being fair and just. Prevailed means to be more powerful or influential.

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The streets were safe and people were treated fairly.

Meaning: This means that people could walk around without being afraid of being hurt or robbed, and that the legal system treated everyone equally.

Choice of Words: Streets are public roads in a town or city. Safe means protected from harm or danger. People refers to human beings. Treated fairly means to be given equal rights and opportunities, and to be protected from harm or injustice.

The community was peaceful and everyone felt secure.

Meaning: This means that people in the community felt safe and didn't have to worry about crime or violence.

Choice of Words: Community is a group of people who live in the same area and share similar interests. Peaceful means free from violence or disturbance. Secure means safe and protected from danger.

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