“We must have all discussed at some time or another the reliability of a piece of equipment, whether a complex system such as a car or an unsophisticated device like a tin opener.”

“Under a quiet exterior and plain dress were a daring nature and indomitable ambition for military and naval distinction.”

“The eatery was using an incredibly unevolved method of processing credit cards.”

“Jerry had an unceremonious retirement, but he was characteristically unceremonious himself.”

“Her culinary style was rather coarse and rustic, which was the way her grandmother taught her to cook.”

“I was unable to justify the cost of the suit, which was made from cheap fabric.”

“The riveting documentary tells a true story about the cutthroat world of gymnastics.”

“Brauer's protagonist enjoys many of the properties of ordinary characters.”

“The rough arrangement of flowers exhibited the florist's incompetence.”

“It was hard for Bob to condense all that information into one little postcard.”

“They conspired to obfuscate the facts to the detriment of the health of millions of people.”

“We've cut out the middleman and can reduce prices for our customers.”

“While the doctor may restrict disclosure in order to help the patient, it is not allowable to withhold information regarding risks out of getting the patient to accept treatment.”

“Within the extreme conditions of total war, the whole of society can retrogress to a primitive state.”