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When I visit a strange city, I like to have a guide-book with me.

Although the motion received general support from the House, it was not carried until it had been considerably amended.

Motorists who intend to take their cars with them to the Continent are advised to make early reservations.

When the editor learned that his newspaper had been taken over by a rival publisher, he resigned from his position.

If you place your order before 18 December, it will be delivered in time for Christmas.

Now that spring has come, we may perhaps look forward to better weather.

If one may judge by what the critics say, this new play is worth seeing.

Now that I have heard your side of the argument, I am more inclined to agree with you.

I declined his offer of a loan and said that I didn't like owing people money.

As he had been warned that bad weather lay ahead, the ship's captain changed course.

The demonstrator, who protested violently, was led away by the police.

As he had witnessed the crime, he was expected to give evidence in court.

Books that are unread always make me sad.

Anybody who purchases a book today, will get a second one for free.

Objects which are forgotten here will be brought to lost and found.