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• The city council vowed to crack down on jerry-building practices to ensure safer living conditions.
• The neighborhood was plagued by numerous instances of jerry-building, leading to concerns about structural integrity.
• Despite warnings from engineers, the developer continued jerry-building apartments to maximize profits.
• The consequences of jerry-building became evident when several buildings collapsed during the earthquake.
• Municipal regulations were tightened to prevent further instances of jerry-building in the area.

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