The villagers lived under the yoke of the corrupt landlord, barely able to feed their families.

The startup launched a new app on the heels of its competitor's successful release, hoping to capture disappointed users.

The cottage, old as the hills, had sagging shutters and a garden overrun with weeds.

I promised to help paint the house this weekend, but the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak, so I ended up resting instead.

His estimate was in the ballpark, so we didn't adjust the budget.

Voters often scrutinize how the leader of the free world handles crises.

In the final minute, she managed to hit the net from outside the box.

With the team's recent performance, a playoff berth is on the cards.

The captain angrily protested the off-the-ball foul that the referee initially missed.

After leaving the chaotic project, she jumped out of the frying pan and into the fire when she joined an even worse team.