blessing

"The man graduated in 1967."

"The trial concluded with the pronouncement of a guilty verdict."

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

"My grandmother taught me how to bake cookies when I was a child. "

"Raincoats give protection from rain."

"The time of Henry VII nearly coincides with the commencement of what is termed modern history."

"The teacher's encouragement helped the student overcome her fear of public speaking. "

"My grandmother believed in the supernatural; she claimed she saw a ghost in her kitchen. "

"Her dedication to her studies earned her top grades in every subject. "

"The student's essay demonstrated excellence in writing. "

""After Sarah aced her exam, her parents called to felicitate her on her excellent score." "

"During the centuries, the people of Ireland struggled constantly to assert their right to govern themselves."