Aluminum is a lightweight metal commonly used in construction.

I visited AL last summer.

I prefer a pint of ale over lager any day.

I love drinking ginger ale on a hot summer day.

The study was conducted by Smith et al.

I prefer light ale over other types of beer.

The author uses the historical present to vividly describe the events of the past.

There is no cause for undue alarm.

I found an old photo album in the attic.

He decided to quit drinking alcohol for his health.