The grocery store is just around the corner.

I will take the place of my colleague while they are on vacation.

Let's get to the point.

Don't beat around the bush, just tell me what you want.

The company's financial situation is getting worse and they are starting to go into the red.

It's not healthy to dwell on the past.

In the meantime, I will finish my work.

The flowers bloom all through the year.

The public at large is concerned about the rising crime rates.

I visited Japan the year before last.