As a result of his hard work, he was promoted to a higher position.

He even waved off the excuse of no bathing suits, telling them rentals were available.

Now that I think of it, I should have studied harder for the exam.

Of all people, he was the one who won the lottery.

I look out of the window every morning.

I live in a small town in the back of beyond.

I used bicarbonate of soda to clean the stains on my kitchen sink.

The chief of staff is responsible for overseeing the operations of the entire army.

The chief of state is the highest-ranking official in a country.

The District of Columbia is the capital of the United States.