The barometer is falling. It is going to rain.

It is foreseen that, due to the decline in grain production, China will quickly become a world leading grain importing country, overtaking Japan.

Half the students were absent.

The reduction in obstetricians and gynecologists is a reflection of the decrease in births, thus reducing need for medical care.

Millions of dollars have been spent trying to shore up the company.

He excels in mathematics.

A great number of books are published every year.

Repeatedly slamming the clutch pedal, I somehow managed to get the clutch disengaged so I could just about drive for the time being.

You will be paid a stable base salary plus commissions on sale.

This school has several foreigners on the roll.

The Labor Party's vote increased at last year's election.

The number of traffic accident is on the increase.

There were long desks lined up, several pipe chairs, and stuck on the bulletin board were a calendar and several printouts.

Age discrimination is illegal and retirement is mandatory in only a few occupations.

I cannot forget his kindness.