It was a time when Germany still abutted upon Russia.

The Messidor style of new buildings allowed only the Classical straight line, and perhorresced at every curve.

She's popped in a couple of times on her way back from the fields to see if there's any news of the littl'un.

The spread ratio of the cookie can be crucial in a commercial plant; if the ratio suddenly changes (in either direction), the cookies may not fit into the carton or tray and may be unsalable because they are unpackageable.