“Slow-distance exercise will not help make a slow horse run fast.”

“It was a long job and gave me little time to think about other things.”

“The gradual development of children's physical and communication skills are essential to promoting self-reliance and self-esteem.”

“Brian would hang up the phone because he felt he was too stupid to figure out the girth of a box.”

“Expert nurses commonly talk about how projecting a calm demeanor helps to settle others down.”

“For here is an assignment, or bill of sale of all his goods and chattels, and all other his substance whatsoever moveable or immoveable, quick or dead, to his trustees during his life.”

“Smallpox infection among pregnant women has been reported to result in a more severe infection than among nonpregnant women.”

“He was tall and powerful but, unfortunately, rather clumsy.”

“I deserve an overdue apology and demand to know what transpired 5 years ago!”

“Among children, asthma is a leading cause of hospitalization, chronic disease, and school absenteeism.”

“I am too stiffened by work, unskilled in travel, too unadaptable to begin again elsewhere.”

“The climb was difficult, for there was only a narrow pathway between and around rugged rock outcroppings.”

“Due to his age, little Gip may have weak eyes, but he still whips his tail into a frenzy when he sees me.”

“Increasingly, however, he was becoming listless and withdrawn, refusing invitations to play and grooming himself disconsolately.”

“We have provided a detailed summary of all services rendered in the following email.”

“When you play the piece, do it slow and steady.”

“Get here late and you will miss the main event!”