He suffered a serious injury during a soccer match.

He left the country to escape religious persecution.

He was persecuted for political reasons.

His actions are obstructing our plans.

His actions obstructed our plans.

He dedicated his life to education.

He injured his arm in an accident.

The cone snail has beautiful colors, but its poison is very dangerous.

We need to repaint the outer wall of our house.

He bought new shoes in the underground street.