The linguistics professor introduced the fundamentals of pragmatics to show how context shapes communication.

During the debate, the politician's statement carried an implicature that subtly hinted at deeper motives.

The looming deadline made everyone anxious to complete their projects.

I saw through my brother's story.

The truck pulled into the loading dock to unload the goods.

Our schedule is packed today, but I'll do everything I can to squeeze you in for a quick meeting.

My friend talks my ear off about his favorite video games.

When my water breaking began, I went to the hospital.

But cancer is an umbrella term for 200 diseases that all react differently.

Before moving forward with the proposal, I decided to sound out a few investors about their willingness to invest.