“The crew would overthrow their Captain, demote his status, and relegate him to the prison deck.”

“The performance of his computer would gradually worsen following the installation of questionable software.”

“Speaking without confidence will diminish your credibility.”

“Surely, if my system's working fine, then I should just leave it as it is?”

“His jealous colleagues worked hard and strategically to impede his progression within the firm.”

“Controversial plans to demolish five traditional homes to make way for a huge apartment block in a village near York are set to be thrown out.”

“He wasn't particularly ambitious and was happy to remain in his current position at the company.”

“All countries experience the tension between the need to develop resources, and the responsibility to preserve nature.”

“The Sergeant's fraudulent activities would result in his demotion in rank.”

“We flew economy for the first time and experienced a significant downgrade in comfort.”

“We proceeded with caution as we navigated the steep decline down the side of the hill.”