The scandal was a blot on the escutcheon of the royal family.

The Commonwealth of the Bahamas is a country located in the Atlantic Ocean.

The Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands is a group of 14 islands in the western Pacific Ocean.

She managed to keep her head above the water despite facing many challenges.

The thing is, I forgot to bring my wallet.

To the victor go the spoils.

He buries the hatchet with his old rival.

They buried the hatchet and became friends again.

They are burying the hatchet and moving on from their past disagreements.

I am taking out the trash.