I used a spray to waterproof my new shoes.

He is leading a poor life.

This yogurt is fat free.

His actions were criticized as brutal.

His actions were thought to be pure brutality.

He was forced into exile for political reasons.

He decided to go into exile for political reasons.

We were sitting on the breakwater, looking out at the sea.

He was facing a desperate situation.

At the beginning of his speech, he introduced himself.