He ordered a cold drink.

I bought a drink from this vending machine.

I bought a drink from the vending machine.

Today is a day of national tragedy, and half-mast flags are raised in public places across the country.

He raised the banner of revolt and created a new political system.

My half-term grades were not good.

The performance in the second half of the year improved significantly compared to the first half.

The performance in the second half of the year improved significantly compared to the first half.

I am planning to buy a new car.

He went to buy a new car.