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The audio file, "053859_Striking a Match, Lighting a Cigarette, and Exhaling.wav" begins with the distinctive, sharp scrape of a match being struck. This is followed by a short pause before the soft hiss of the match flame catching becomes audible. The listener can almost visualize the warm glow of the small flame illuminating the immediate surroundings. Following this, the sound of the match being brought to the tip of a cigarette can be heard. This is accompanied by a faint, rustling sound, possibly the cigarette paper being slightly singed by the flame. The flame crackles briefly, indicating that the cigarette has been lit successfully. Finally, there's the deep, resonating sound of a person inhaling and then exhaling slowly. The exhale is long and seemingly relaxed, marked by a soft, sighing sound. This could possibly signify a moment of respite or relief for the individual lighting and smoking the cigarette. The audio ends here, leaving behind
