chivvy

"You must do your homework before you can watch television."

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

"I must make this deadline or my boss will kill me!"

"She has had a persistent cough for weeks."

"I encouraged him during his race."

"A squirrel scurried up the oak tree in the park, its bushy tail twitching. "

"The contest was long, but the Romans finally conquered."

"The approach to the school was blocked by a fallen tree. "

"The teacher chivvied the students to finish their homework quickly before recess. "

"My request for a longer lunch break at work was denied. "

"The upcoming school holiday is a welcome break for the students. "

"The constant criticism and bullying from classmates constituted a serious harassment problem at school. "