These days when I hear about these horrible incidents on the news I get the feeling that more and more young people are losing their ability to distinguish between real and virtual worlds.

The company incurred a deficit of $400 million during the first quarter.

In 1971 the United Kingdom changed its currency to the decimal system.

He prepared for his imminent departure.

I've sometimes taken time off work to watch the Super Bowl.

scorecard : a record of scores (as in golf) ― you have to turn in your card to get a handicap

Ted doesn't have the competence to teach English.

a quasi success

What on earth spurred them to such an action?

In the latest report, it is written that 90% of all the cocaine smuggled in the world is transported by sea, and most of that by speedboat.