She came to the meeting late on purpose so she would miss the introductory speech.

In the United States, a party can nominate a single candidate for office.

S. Mayo Hospital in New Orleans was so named in recognition of Dr. Mayo’s outstanding humanitarianism.

Our parents join hands to give us a nice house and a happy home.

Don't be concerned about your mother's illness; she'll recover soon.

The situation seems to be changing minute by minute.

Many doctors are still general practitioners, but the tendency is toward specialization in medicine.

Dozens of applicants showed up for the vacant position, but only a handful of them were shortlisted for the interview.

If you do not understand the word "superstitious", look it up in the dictionary.

We watched as the plane disappeared behind the clouds.

He was asked to account for his presence at the scene of crime.

The sales of drugs is controlled by law in most of countries.

I received housing benefit when I was unemployed.

During the recession, many small companies were eradicated.

In times of war, the Red Cross is dedicated to reducing the sufferings of wounded soldiers, civilians, and prisoners of war.

The yearly growth of the gross national product is often used as an indicator of a nation's economy.

Ask Mum for permission to go out now. She looks like she’s in a good mood.

It is an occasion when strength and sports are tested, friendship and solidarity was built and deepened.

Did anyone acknowledge responsibility for the outbreak of the fire?

I’m becoming increasingly absent-minded. Last week, I locked myself out of my house twice.

The bomb exploded in the garage; fortunately no one hurt.