mercenaries

"The teacher used figurative language to explain the complex concept, saying that the student's mind was a blank slate. "

"Her motivation to finish the project was strong because she wanted a good grade. "

"The rolling hills and quaint villages are typical features of the countries surrounding Oxford. "

"The firefighters outstanding the intense heat for hours, keeping the fire from spreading. "

"My uncle invested in a corporate bond issued by a large tech company. "

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

"The relation between diet and health is complex."

"The weekly staff meeting was meant to motivate employees."

"He promised to never return to this town again."

"The monetary value of the scholarship was enough to cover tuition fees. "

"The school's political represented the students' concerns to the principal. "

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