In a bid to reduce pollution, the government implemented stricter emission regulations.

He finished the project at a stroke.

I saw him a while ago.

I need to get dinner ready for my guests.

We make it a rule to clean the kitchen every night.

A is no less impressive than B is.

Black and white are at the opposite ends of a spectrum.

Give me a break, I've been working non-stop all day.

Equip the soldiers with new weapons.

Don't blame your mistakes on others.