After the flu scare, he stayed at home for a week to recover and avoid infecting others.

I couldn't concentrate in the meeting because he kept running off at the mouth.

I enjoy staying at home and watching old movies on rainy afternoons.

Arguing with the committee felt like kicking at an open door, since they'd already made up their minds.

When organizing a large stylesheet, it's helpful to group related at-rules together for clarity.

When negotiating for support, remember that a drowning man will clutch at a straw, so even a small concession might win their trust.

Despite their earnest appeals, the council set at nought the villagers' petitions and imposed the new tax anyway.

Many tech startups classify their positions as at-will to maintain staffing flexibility.

Even though everyone was laughing, Mark's constant complaints made him a skeleton at the feast.

We can begin the renovation at the earliest on May 15th.