payoff

"My sister is painting her bedroom walls a cheerful yellow. "

"The criminal was arrested for stealing the school's valuable computer equipment. "

"Although the birds fly north for the summer, they return here in winter."

"The building of the bridge will be completed in a couple of weeks."

"Despite the difficult situation, her resolution to finish the project was unwavering. "

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

"The weather changed dramatically; it was sunny one moment and raining heavily the next. "

"The liftoff will occur in exactly twelve seconds."

"David Barnes was the official charged with the running of the sports club."

"Her lateness required a strong justification, as the meeting had already started. "

"Because she had been a dancer for years, she was a practiced performer. "

"I demand to see the manager."