She tends to talk like an apothecary when she's nervous, repeating the same trivial stories.

When the committee asked for volunteers, he would hang an arse in the corner rather than step forward.

Last summer I took a scenic train ride to Frankfurt-an-der-Oder to visit its historic town hall and riverside promenades.

She compiled a -ana of letters and photographs about her childhood hometown.

She didn't bat an eyelash when she heard the news.

After the attack, many townspeople demanded an eye for an eye, insisting the perpetrators suffer the same harm they caused.

She was within an ace of winning the championship when a sudden injury forced her to withdraw.

Despite feeling unwell, he made an effort to finish the report before the deadline.

She is making an effort to arrive on time despite the heavy traffic.

Despite the heavy traffic, she makes an effort to arrive at the office early every morning.