Mixed Review — High Frequency

The aristocrat looked upon manual labor with open disdain.

Environmental groups decry the new policy as a step backward for conservation.

The crumbling walls are the last vestige of the medieval fortress that once stood here.

The pedantic grammarian corrected every split infinitive in casual conversation.

He spent years volunteering at the shelter, hoping to expiate the guilt he felt over his past actions.

An apathetic electorate that fails to vote allows a small minority to determine the outcome of elections.

The tycoon managed to amass a fortune in real estate before turning thirty.

The government's fiscal profligacy during the boom years left it unprepared for the recession.

The apostate was shunned by his former community after publicly rejecting their core beliefs.

The senator's vehement opposition to the bill surprised even his own party members.

Historians ascribe the fall of the empire to a combination of internal corruption and external pressures.

Despite the chaos around her, the surgeon remained perfectly composed throughout the emergency procedure.

His facetious remark about the budget deficit was poorly received by the somber audience.

Nothing could assuage her grief in the weeks following the loss of her closest friend.

She was widely regarded as a paragon of virtue in the community.

The quick-thinking security guard managed to thwart the attempted robbery.

She tried to feign surprise when her colleagues revealed the party they had been planning for weeks.

His pontifical pronouncements on art, delivered as if they were divine truth, annoyed everyone in the room.

The bucolic landscape of rolling hills and grazing sheep seemed worlds away from the city.

Human rights organizations deplore the use of torture under any circumstances.

The harsh desert winds served to desiccate the exposed soil within hours.

The flood waters threatened to obliterate the small farming village entirely.

The ambassador took umbrage at the suggestion that her country had acted in bad faith.

The brazen theft of artwork from the museum in broad daylight shocked the entire city.

The novel was so compelling that it managed to engross her for the entire flight.

The public clamor for accountability forced the company to launch an internal investigation.

The sparse vegetation of the desert landscape offered little shade from the relentless sun.

The ominous dark clouds on the horizon signaled that a severe storm was approaching.

He tended to embellish his stories with dramatic details that may or may not have been true.

The shocking report galvanized public opinion and led to sweeping legislative reform.

The editor had to cull the most compelling photographs from thousands of submissions.

Organizational inertia prevented the company from adapting to rapid technological change.

Students are often apprehensive before major exams, regardless of how well they have prepared.

The transient beauty of a sunset is part of what makes it so captivating.

Constant criticism from a supervisor can undermine an employee's confidence over time.

The lawyer left her lucrative private practice to pursue public interest work.

The plaintive cry of the violin filled the concert hall with an aching sense of loss.

The politician's call for fiscal responsibility was seen as hypocrisy given his own lavish spending.

The audience gave only a tepid response to the keynote speaker's uninspired address.

The trip left an indelible impression on her, shaping her worldview for years to come.

While nothing could fully justify the crime, several factors served to extenuate the defendant's culpability.

The government deployed additional forces to quell the growing unrest in the capital.

Public interest in the scandal began to wane after several weeks of constant media coverage.

The multifarious challenges facing the new administration required a diverse team of advisors.

She abhors cruelty in any form and has dedicated her career to animal welfare.

The Roman Empire reached its zenith under the reign of Emperor Trajan.

The ostensible reason for the meeting was to discuss budgets, but the real agenda was restructuring.

The inexorable march of technology continues to reshape every aspect of modern life.

The arresting opening paragraph of the novel immediately drew readers into the story.

The king surrounded himself with sycophants who told him only what he wanted to hear.

The taciturn professor rarely spoke outside of lectures, preferring solitude to socialising.

Unable to commit to a single strategy, the committee continued to vacillate for months.

The zealous reformer campaigned tirelessly to overhaul the outdated education system.

The project was held in abeyance until the new funding was approved.

The government had no choice but to accede to the protesters' demands.

Rather than fight the new policy, the employees chose to acquiesce quietly.

The divorce proceedings became increasingly acrimonious as both sides refused to compromise.

Unscrupulous merchants would adulterate the spices with sawdust to increase their profits.

The prosecution will allege that the defendant was at the scene of the crime.

Congress voted to amend the constitution to protect voting rights.

The idea of censorship is anathema to those who value free speech.

His animus toward his former business partner was evident in every conversation.

The politician's actions were antithetical to the promises made during the campaign.

She felt a growing sense of apprehension as the deadline approached.

She was an ardent supporter of environmental conservation throughout her life.

The philosopher warned that mob violence represented an atavistic impulse in human nature.

He had a deep aversion to public speaking that he struggled to overcome.

It is an axiom of business that you must spend money to make money.

Her calm expression belied the turmoil she felt inside.

The scandal threatened to besmirch the legacy of the once-admired leader.

The two nations signed a bilateral agreement to reduce trade barriers.

His boorish remarks at dinner embarrassed everyone at the table.

Telling someone to "look on the bright side" is a well-worn bromide that rarely helps.

The lawyer used new evidence to buttress her case against the defendant.

She tried to cajole her reluctant friend into attending the party.

The capacious auditorium easily held the audience of two thousand.

After weeks of siege, the fortress had no choice but to capitulate.

The newspaper published a caricature of the senator with an absurdly large nose.

The CEO issued a categorical denial of the fraud charges.

The report comes with the caveat that the data is still preliminary.

When exposed to air, blood begins to coagulate and form a scab.

The two rival departments maintained a sense of comity despite their disagreements.

The professor published a compendium of essays on modern philosophy.

The new regulations require all businesses to be fully compliant by the end of the year.

The two nations lived in concord for decades after signing the peace treaty.

The university will confer honorary degrees upon three distinguished scholars.

Her main contention was that the policy would disproportionately harm low-income families.

The forty-eight contiguous states of the U.S. exclude Alaska and Hawaii.

The deal is contingent on the results of the financial audit.

Having lived in five countries, she had a truly cosmopolitan outlook on life.

Years of research culminate in a groundbreaking discovery.

The chronic illness continued to debilitate her over the course of several years.

The critic described the era as decadent, marked by excess and moral decay.

His biography is considered the definitive account of the composer's life.

After the announcement, the company was hit by a deluge of complaints.

History is full of examples where a demagogue rose to power by exploiting public fear.

Excessive screen time can be detrimental to children's development.

When the central authority collapsed, power quickly devolved to local warlords.

The judge's dictum set an important precedent for future cases.

Critics dismissed him as a dilettante who lacked the discipline for true mastery.

Despite her diminutive stature, the gymnast possessed remarkable strength.

The witness's testimony was discrepant with the physical evidence found at the scene.

The morning fog began to dissipate as the sun rose higher.

The poet composed a moving elegy in memory of his fallen comrades.

The scandal threatened to embroil several high-ranking officials.

Suburban development continues to encroach on the surrounding farmland.

The amendment sought to enfranchise all citizens regardless of race or gender.

The magician's performance managed to enthrall the entire audience.

The speaker proceeded to enumerate the many benefits of the proposed policy.

She is the epitome of grace under pressure.

It is better to err on the side of caution when dealing with unknown risks.

The constant delays began to exasperate even the most patient travelers.

Her conduct during the crisis was exemplary and inspired others to stay calm.

The coach continued to exhort his players to give their best effort.

We hired additional staff to expedite the processing of applications.

The lecturer took an hour to expound on the principles of quantum mechanics.

The firefighters worked for hours to extricate the driver from the wreckage.

When she said the news was a "bombshell," she was speaking in a figurative sense.

The earth has a finite supply of natural resources that we must use wisely.

A sense of foreboding settled over the town as the storm clouds gathered.

The bank threatened to foreclose on the family's home after months of missed payments.

The opening scene of the novel seems to foreshadow the tragic ending.

The company raised wages to forestall a potential strike by workers.

The defending champion proved to be a formidable opponent in the tournament.

The diplomat's gaffe at the dinner caused an international incident.

The judge asked the attorney to keep her questions germane to the case.

The negotiations proceeded at a glacial pace, frustrating both parties.

The candidate offered glib answers that failed to address the real concerns of voters.

It will gratify the donors to know their contributions made a real difference.

His joke drew a guffaw from even the most serious members of the audience.

Scammers prey on gullible individuals who fail to verify suspicious claims.

Heavy rain continued to hamper the rescue efforts in the flooded region.

The hapless tourist was pickpocketed three times during his first day abroad.

The good news about her recovery served to hearten the entire family.

The philosopher critiqued hedonism as a shallow path to fulfillment.

Galileo's support for a sun-centered cosmos was considered heretical by the church.

The band announced a two-year hiatus before returning to the studio.

Lack of funding proved to be the biggest hindrance to the project's completion.

The film pays homage to the classic westerns of the 1960s.

She spent years working to hone her craft as a classical pianist.

Despite his many achievements, the scientist spoke with remarkable humility.

Betraying a friend for personal gain is an ignoble act.

The professor's lecture helped illuminate the complexities of the topic.

The leader sought to imbue the team with a sense of purpose and determination.

Prolonged exposure to loud noise can seriously impair your hearing.

The negotiations reached an impasse when neither side would make concessions.

Everyone could sense the impending storm from the darkening sky.

It is imperative that we address climate change before its effects become irreversible.

The ethical implications of artificial intelligence are still being debated.

Decades of war and corruption had served to impoverish the once-thriving nation.

The CEO gave an impromptu speech after the surprise announcement.

The politician's incendiary remarks only deepened the divide between the factions.

The company has grown enormously since its inception in a small garage.

The incessant noise from the construction site made it impossible to concentrate.

The activist was accused of trying to incite a riot among the crowd.

She was naturally inclined toward the sciences from an early age.

The organization strives to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome.

What seemed like an inconsequential decision at the time turned out to have lasting effects.

The DNA evidence provided incontrovertible proof of the suspect's presence at the scene.

The team made an incredible comeback in the final minutes of the game.

The project was postponed for an indeterminate period due to budget constraints.

The program aims to protect indigenous plant species from invasive competitors.

The employees were indignant when they learned about the unfair pay disparity.

The defeated general was forced to abase himself before the conquering army.

The king chose to abdicate the throne rather than comply with the parliament's demands.

The court found that she had aided and abetted the embezzlement scheme.

The refugees lived in conditions of abject poverty, lacking clean water and shelter.

The new regime moved swiftly to abrogate the treaties signed by its predecessor.

The pop star grew uncomfortable with the constant adulation of her devoted fans.

The film was criticised for its anachronistic use of modern slang in a medieval setting.

The essay opened with the well-known aphorism that those who forget history are doomed to repeat it.

The so-called financial guru was exposed as a charlatan who had fabricated his credentials.

She tried to efface herself from the controversy by refusing all media interviews.