They waged war against the enemy country.

The judge delivered a guilty verdict to him.

The judge sentenced him to life imprisonment.

He acted as the spearhead of our team.

My nephew will receive baptism at the church next week.

He discarded his preconceptions and accepted a new way of thinking.

They formed a line of battle and confronted the enemy.

His vividly colored paintings captivated the audience.

His paintings are famous for their vivid use of color.

My favorite haiku is 'A cat cries on a winter night.'