Example Sentences

Presence refers to being fully engaged and attuned to the current moment, while circumstances are the conditions or surroundings that impact a situation. By acknowledging the circumstances and remaining present, you can make informed decisions and respond effectively to what is happening around you. This awareness helps you navigate challenges, build stronger connections, and adapt to change more easily.

Many colonists in early America relied on indentured servants for labor.

Bacon's Rebellion was a significant event in colonial America that highlighted tensions between settlers and indigenous peoples as well as social and economic disparities.

The Hatfields and McCoys had a long-standing feud that lasted for generations.

I used Presidio, a data protection tool, to scan and redact sensitive information from the documents before sharing them with the team.

I would like very much to obtain an audience with the royal governor, if you please.

Custody refers to the legal right to care for and make decisions for a child. In a sentence, you could say, "The court awarded sole custody of the children to their mother."

We awaited with bated breath to see just what would ensue.

Active citizens engage in their communities by participating in local events, volunteering, and advocating for positive change.

Slave codes were laws enacted in the American South to regulate the institution of slavery, controlling every aspect of enslaved people's lives and reinforcing their subordinate status. These codes restricted education, mobility, work opportunities, marriage, and even their ability to resist or escape captivity, enforcing a system of dehumanization and oppression.

Corey likely values and wants to protect his source's anonymity, which is important in journalism to maintain trust and relationships. Revealing a confidential source could also harm the source's reputation or put them in danger, affecting future relationships with potential sources.

"Close the door."

The word you are looking for is "reserve."

The purpose of an acceptable use policy is to outline the rules and guidelines for how a specific technology or service should be used. It helps regulate user behavior, protect against misuse or abuse, and ensure compliance with legal requirements. It also helps promote a safe and respectful environment for all users.

That dog just ran in through the open door and began to wreak havoc in the store.

The aftermath of a tornado's path shows it's absolute havoc.

After his parents death, the boy would soon inherit his parent's fortune. The rich boy inherited lots of money after his parents died in a plane crash.

Sure! All employees must comply with the company's dress code policy.

Sure! An example of complying with a rule is following a speed limit while driving on the highway. In this case, you are abiding by the law and adhering to the specified speed limit.

"Will" and "shall" are modal verbs used to indicate future actions or intentions. "Will" is more commonly used in everyday language to express the future, while "shall" is used in formal language or when expressing an intention or determination. Both can be used interchangeably in most cases, but "shall" is less commonly used in modern English.

The construction project led to the encroachment of the neighboring property line, causing a dispute between the two parties involved.

I'm from the urban area,your from the suburbs,right?

"A reliable and committed person of integrity always follows through on their promises."

One consequence for not being responsible could be a warning or reprimand. For example, at work, not meeting deadlines consistently could result in a formal warning from the employer. This feedback serves as a reminder to improve and align behavior with expectations.

The uncontrollable actor stormed off the stage during the performance.

To forbid something means to prohibit, ban, or disallow the practice of making, selling, or using that particular thing. It implies a restriction or a legal prohibition against engaging in the specified activity.