“I stand on a wood block to lower the bar even farther, then pull it deep into my midsection, again squeezing for a three-count.”

“Not because they are hurt in the least by the fall, but because the old birds never descend to the ground below the nest tree.”

“You will need to decrease the number of calories you consume in your diet to effect a change in your weight.”

“The Ministry of Information deemed it could not impose a ban on the film because it did not pose a threat to national security.”

“Cataracts can seriously impair vision if treatment does not occur.”

“I need you to drive me to the shops, and I need you to do it now!”

“His adventures weaken him physically and make him dependent, but they do not dent his confidence or undermine his very real courage.”

“Kate would put him in danger by asking him to help a man she knows is not entitled to such help.”

“Sometimes, when the antenna was extended, a clear day would turn to thunder and lightning, and strange lights would appear in the night sky.”

“He tried to soften his voice and utter reassuring sounds from time to time, but there was no reaction.”

“Jerry, in good conscience, would not keep the ring that he had stolen and decided to return it.”

“She had made the task a little easier for him by busying herself with the management of the manor house and helping to plant new herbs in the kitchen garden.”

“You will experience a slight drop after I let go.”

“Developing countries' debt burdens were growing rapidly because of the dramatic decline in prices for raw commodities such as copper, coffee, and cocoa.”

“Can you please give the kids a drop-off at school this morning?”

“After the sudden success of their enemy, a feeling of discouragement and despair seemed to chill and unnerve many of the truest and stoutest.”