It has been three years since my grandmother died. (similar to My grandmother died three years ago, but emphasizes the intervening period)

Where ordinary Frenchmen were divided, the Marseillais were united.

The reinforcing for the roof will be installed before the hurricane season begins.

“Shall we drink a cup in honour of the Holy Virgin, and confusion to the Azymites?” / “Yes, yes! shouted the multitude. “Away with the Azymites—we want no new religion here;” and, singing and shouting, they threw up their caps in the air, […]