“Pritchard was in no mood to deal with the unfinished construction of the new bridge.”

“The work was incomplete at the time of his death but it is still a work of the greatest significance in the theory of probability.”

“Amanda spent almost four years imprisoned in Italy for a crime she did not commit.”

“The House of Lords may imprison an individual for any fixed period of time, but an individual imprisoned by the House of Commons is set free upon prorogation.”

“He was exceptional in the interview and was the best candidate by a country mile, and I had no option but to employ him.”

“Ricks had given the order to hold fire unless absolutely necessary.”

“Textile measurements are taken at standard temperature and humidity because fibers can absorb moisture from the air.”

“Marek opened the car door and began to load the bags onto the back seat, and wedged them behind the seats with his foot.”

“Your efforts to shift your responsibilities represent a gross failure to fulfill your own duties.”

“Many creditors feared that, as a result of the war, the country might repudiate its debt.”

“The court in criminal cases enjoys discretion to allow the prosecution to call additional evidence.”