“The kidnappers assured Maria that they would spare Rico if the ransom was paid.”

“He would ultimately lose to his rival yet again in a final.”

“System design adequacy is the probability that a system will successfully accomplish its mission, given that it is operated within design specifications.”

“Like all good feel-good stories, it ended with the sparing of a life, and one that could very well change the world.”

“It was absolute heaven for the group to sit back with wine or cups of tea, gazing out the window at the darkening landscape.”