Sand is found in abundance on the seashore and is often blown inland to form sand hills and dunes.

These were the people who advocated using force to stop school violence

Within a week on display at the exhibition, the painting was hailed as a masterpiece.

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

Just like hearing infants who start first with simple syllable babbling, then put more syllables together to sound like real sentences and questions, deaf babies follow the same pattern

The school orchestra played so many wrong notes that I had trouble keeping a straight face.

He is an honest man. You can rely on him to do a good job.

Although they hold similar political views, their religious beliefs present a striking contrast.

Some studies have shown a strong association between pesticide and certain diseases.

Jane is very upset. I’d like you to try and smooth things over if you can.

Linda is very amiable and gregarious. She makes friends with whoever she meets.

To get the best deal on a new car, you need to know what a car is really worth.

Thanks to the invention of microscope, biologists can now gain insights into the nature of the human cell.

As a newspaper reporter she always wants to get information at first hand.

The activists were accused of contaminating the minds of our young people.

We went away on holiday last week but it rained day in, day out.

For a decade, that scientist has studied centenarians, looking for genes that contribute to longevity.

Our new teacher has a good sense of humor.

It is common practice to look at the person you are talking to.

Tourists today flock to see the two falls that actually constitute Niagara falls

I could see the finish line and thought I was home and dry

The shop assistant was totally bewildered by the customer's behavior

The ostrich egg is the largest egg of any non-extinct bird, while the smallest egg is the egg of the hummingbird.

It is vital to recognize that emotions trigger physiological reactions – and vice versa

Some people think their abilities have limitations, but with encouragement they can perform much better than expected.

Peter didn’t mean to be disrespectful to his teacher. He just couldn’t control his

temper

Setting off on an expedition without thorough preparation and with inadequate equipment is tempting fate

Every time he opens his mouth, he immediately regrets what he said. He’s always putting his foot in his mouth

In most countries, compulsory military service does not apply to women

The US Congress office is adjacent to the Capitol building

The use of lasers in surgery has become relatively commonplace in recent years

I shouldn’t go outside without a raincoat because it’s raining cats and dogs.

Mr. Gerstein was particularly taken aback to hear that sleeping problems are often linked to physical problems.

Biogas can be utilized for electricity production, cooking, space heating, water heating and process heating

When she fell ill, her daughter took over the business

The students came up with some novel ideas for fund-raising.

Drivers who break traffic rules will be photographed.

Tryouts for community orchestras are frequently judged by committees.

He insisted on listening to the entire story.

The newly-weds agreed to be very frugal in their shopping because they wanted to save enough money to buy a house.