1.Alex claims that I started the fight, but I have witnesses to prove that he initiated it.
2.“His facts no one thought of disputing; and his opinions few of the sailors dared to oppose.” (Richard Henry Dana’s Two Years Before the Mast)
3.Choosing a career is a matter that calls for reflection, but I haven’t yet given it enough thought.
4.“ ‘Ah, so it is!’ Edmond said, and, still keeping Mercedes’ hand clasped in his, he held the other one out in all friendliness to the Catalan. Instead, however, of responding to this show of cordiality, Fernand remained mute and motionless as a statue.” (Alexandre Dumas’ The Count of Monte Cristo)