The construction of the Eiffel Tower was considered a true tour de force of engineering.

When their eyes met for the first time, it was a real lightning strike of love.

Instead of taking the bus, he decided to walk to work.

We drove for hours before realizing that we were in a dead end.

I used sandpaper to smooth the wood surface before painting it.

The fishermen caught sea cucumbers to sell them at the local market.

We need to update the database to include the latest transactions.

I received an unexpected phone call from my old classmate last night.

The goaltender made a spectacular save during the last game.

During World War I, the pro-war propaganda was a common technique to persuade the population to support the war effort.