He finished the bulk of his work before dinner.

He blew soap bubbles.

For example, if a chain-smoking teacher cautions a pupil for smoking, that warning is self-contradictory.

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He is commander of our troops.

The conference will commence in due course.

Please send it to me by fax.

It snowed for ten consecutive days.

I think she was conscious of being stared at by many boys.

Put 2 liters of water in the container.