Example Sentences

The lawyer's advocacy did not solve the dilemma.

There was no advocacy for the new bill so it failed to pass the house.

I know two very different ways to use the word:

In reference to a woman's body:

The v-neck tee shirt showed her cleavage.

Or in reference to biology:

As the cells underwent division, the cleavage furrow formed, and the animal cells split.

The sound of the crashing waves was audibly soothing as I sat by the shore.

Conflict is inevitable because individuals have diverse needs, interests, and values that can lead to disagreements and tensions. It can become endemic when underlying issues are not addressed systematically or peacefully. Conflict can be deemed legitimate when it arises from valid concerns, such as injustice or inequality, and when it is managed in a constructive and respectful manner.

Humor can be a powerful tool to build rapport, but it's essential to be mindful of cultural sensitivities and differences in humor style. If you're unsure how a joke or humorous comment will be received, it's safer to focus on clear and respectful communication to ensure effective cross-cultural interaction.

Using the word sprang in a question can be tricky.

"Are you saying Fluffy sprang on you and scratched your arm?" the elderly woman asked as she petted her tiny kitten.

The police officer had difficulty keeping a straight face while asking the intoxicated man questions, especially about the man's attacker. "So you say the ghost sprang up from behind a bush and knocked you to the ground? Can you describe the ghost for my report?"

The girl sprang from her chair, looked out the window, then paced about the room. The boy who asked her to the prom was over an hour late to pick her up.

My heart sprang into a rapid beat when my best friend scared me late last night.

Imposing a suspended sentence means that a person has been found guilty of a crime but the judge has decided not to immediately enforce the sentence. The individual will be able to avoid serving the sentence if they meet certain conditions during a probationary period. If the conditions are not met, the person may have to serve the original sentence.

"Dentition" means the arrangement or condition of the teeth in a particular species or individual."Approbation" means approval or praise.

Maybe the dentition of approbation is someone smiling as they tell you you've done a good job.

You have been waiting to receive an answer.

Your own question is a sentence with the word "agreement" in it. But you are probably asking about "grammatical agreement", otherwise known as "concord".

It means that a singular form of a verb must be used with a singular noun. We say "the cat is sleeping" (one cat = singular). But "the cats ARE sleeping" (two or more cats = plural)

The singular verb "is sleeping" must agree with the singular noun "cat".

The plural verb "are sleeping" must agree with the plural noun "cats".

When nouns and verbs are not in agreement, the sentence is grammatically wrong: for example "the cat are sleeping" or "the cats is sleeping".

Crowded is used more for living things like people and animals. Cluttered is used more for objects like magazines and clothes.

A supporting sentence provides information that helps to reinforce or justify the main idea or claim in a paragraph. It offers additional details, examples, or explanations to help the reader better understand and believe the main point being made.

You use it to describe the parts of a wheel that attaches the center to the rim.

For example:

"She put cards in the spokes of her bike wheels to make a fun sound."

Well it depends the situation and how proper your trying to get into your sentence at the moment of writing also ... spokes isn't really a correct term in most english sentences unless you say I Spoke Out ( it doesn't make much sense unless if u say ) i Speak out to my teacher .

Standard remission rules vary by jurisdiction, but they typically involve a reduction in a prisoner's sentence for good behavior and participation in rehabilitation programs. The amount of remission granted can vary based on individual circumstances and the nature of the offense. Prisoners may also be eligible for early release on parole if they meet certain criteria.

Statement: You hate me.

Question: Do you hate me?

Statement: Dogs bark too much.

Question: Do you think dogs bark too much?

Statement: John knows Kelly.

Question: John, do you know Kelly?

If you need to ask a question as a quote, you'd write it as:

"John, do you know Kelly?" their boss asked.

"Do you think dogs bark too much?" the woman asked her neighbors.

The dark cave was devoid of light; I could hardly see!

Devoid must always be used in conjuction with of: "devoid of"

It was a wild party with debauchery and drink.

Someone is being judgmental when they judge everyone around them. Always has a opinion, often used in a negative way.

Casey is very judgmental, she criticizes everyone in our school hallway.

The left fielder signed a new contract to play Triple A ball in California.

Some examples would be:

"I had to yell to get Gloria's attention."

"My parents yell a lot during my softball games."

Adj. Having a pleasing appearance

good-looking attractive, bonny

1. The proud parents and their comely children posed for a family portrait.