She couldn't bake a cake because she had run out of sugar.

She's come up with some amazing scheme to double her income.

They called for the immediate release of the hostages.

He never uses that bike anymore, but he's very reluctant to dispose of it.

Many people in stressful jobs find it difficult to switch off when they come home.

The closure of the factory is a tragedy for the whole community.

She's extremely well qualified for the job because she has many good qualities.

Governments have been slow to address the problem of global warming.

The new design of this equipment is lightweight, portable, and easy to store.

It's difficult to persuade him to believe us because he's a narrow-minded person who isn't willing to accept new ideas.

She wants to stay at home and nurture her children.

There's no point buying him expensive wines because he doesn't appreciate them.

They use creative ways to market their services to customers.

Effective action is needed to eradicate terrorism, drug trafficking, and corruption.

Single parents have to be self-reliant, which means that they are capable of doing or deciding things by themselves, rather than depending on other people for help.

We met a young businesswoman, elegant in a black suit.

From the viewpoint of teachers, there has been a great increase in work.

Judges are imposing increasingly heavy fines for minor driving offenses.

They use chemical treatments to accelerate the growth of crops.

As a lifelong learner, you can also choose what and how to study. This type of learning is self-directed.

His favorite childhood pursuits were sailing, swimming, and cycling.

We were delighted by the wonderful hospitality of the local people.

The new system offers a much greater degree of flexibility in the way work is organized.

Chimps are able to manipulate objects with a high degree of precision.

It's not a big salary but it's adequate for our needs.

They snatched a dramatic 7-7 tie with Wales in the final match.

Don’t think your hard work has gone unnoticed because it will benefit you later on.

This chapter is so difficult to digest. I'll have to read it again later.

The team was unable to secure a victory because they lacked an excellent goalkeeper.

The council has spent an enormous amount of money on this project.

Our journey to the Yukon was a very rewarding experience and helped us relax after a hard-working week.

If you tailor your CV to suit the job requirements, you can increase your chances of getting an interview.

Candidates who are shortlisted for an interview will be contacted by the end of the week.

Despite being a big star, she's very approachable and hospitable.

Our kitchen counters are always cluttered. How can I keep them looking neater?

The child was unable to offer an articulate description of what she had witnessed.

Millions of Jewish people were exterminated in concentration camps in the Second World War.

He has succeeded in resurrecting his career in television.

The Internet and all sorts of high-tech gadgets are changing the way children learn.

Shortly before the crash the pilot had reported a malfunction of the aircraft's navigation system.