congratulation

"I got a letter from my brother."

"The teacher had much patience with the struggling students. "

"They identified a burst pipe as the cause of the flooding."

"The football team won the championship game, winning their rivals. "

"I went home, for I was tired."

"John and I have been friends ever since we were roommates at college.   Trust is important between friends.   I used to find it hard to make friends when I was shy."

"It looks weaker and weaker, the more I think about it."

"Our family lives in town."

"an act of goodwill"

"The arbitration award ruled in favor of the employee. "

"Remind me to congratulate Dave and Lisa on their wedding."

"I think this bird is a him, but it may be a her."