They passed a row of thatchy cottages that smelled faintly of sun-dried straw.

Volunteers who are that way inclined often start projects with little prompting.

Everyone at the office knows that Maria is the straw that stirs the drink when it comes to launching new projects.

When discussing civic responsibility, she often reminds us that the hand that rocks the cradle rules the world, emphasizing a mother's power to shape the next generation.

When she started whining about her schedule, he mockingly offered her cheese with that whine.

We can postpone the trip, but in that case we'll need to rebook the hotels.

We postponed the picnic, seeing that heavy clouds were gathering.

If the tenant fails to pay rent on time, then and in that event the landlord may terminate the lease with thirty days' written notice.

During the peer review, the exceptions that prove the rule were highlighted as instructive counterexamples.

When negotiating deals, remember that all is fish that comes to the net, so try to gain something from every opportunity.