1. A non-stop flight from Europe to Seattle takes about ten hours, and that is long enough for anyone. I certainly do not relish the of a sixteen-hour flight that includes stops in New York and Chicago.
2. A path runs all the way around Green Lake. Early in the day, joggers and "power walkers" dominate; the latter walk , their elbows swinging, as if determined to burn as many calories as possible without actually running. Later in the day, couples can be observed taking a leisurely afternoon around the perimeter.
3. A top-secret US government report on the planning and policy decisions made during the Vietnam War became famous when Daniel Ellsburg the document to the New York Times, which published it as The Pentagon Papers.
4. After watching "Stand and Deliver," the students were asked to comment on it. While the majority had praise for the film, a few were critical of it, saying they thought the teacher's interactional style was inappropriate and his commitment excessive.
5. As the Iraq war continues, the Army is experiencing a in the number of soldiers who want to extend their service. To compensate for this, they are trying to the number of new recruits.
6. At the environmental conference, there was criticism of the Bush administration's policies - or lack thereof - on global warming.
7. Have you ever met someone you took a(n) dislike to, without really knowing why? I have, and I must say, the experience is quite disconcerting.
8. Is it true that Barbara is another baby?
9. My brother and I went to an Ethiopian restaurant that claimed to for everyone's tastes. Since my brother spent several years in Ethiopia, he has a preference for Ethiopian food, which is generally quite highly spiced.
10. My neighbor keeps me whether she can put her garden waste in my composter.
11. Some people have been critical of the Live Earth concerts, saying that while they may have caused a(n) , they could not be expected to have a major on policymaking.
12. The brochure describes the hotel as "idyllic and peaceful, with an uninterrupted view of the beach"; in fact, it is located a(n) distance from the beach, high on a cliff. Moreover, while the sound of the waves may be by the distance, the of the traffic on the highway behind the hotel is enough to keep one awake all night.
13. The cartoon depicting the Prophet Mohammed caused a(n) in many Moslem countries because any image of the Prophet is considered blasphemy.
14. The hotel receptionist gave us a very welcome, but the rest of the staff did not seem to take much pride in their work. The bathroom in our suite looked as if it hadn't been cleaned in weeks, and the food in the restaurant was dismal.
15. The pop singer continues to deny all the concerning her alleged relationship with a high government official.
16. Researchers were initially enthusiastic about the of the new drug, but further testing revealed that it often caused a number of potentially serious side . (Use two variations of the same word!)
17. While crimes of most types have become less common, the number of violent crimes involving gangs has increased .