English Sentences Focusing on Words and Their Word Families
The Word "The" in Example Sentences
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266150	The prime minister fielded some tough questions at the press conference.	CK
71408	The problem has arisen simply because you didn't follow my instructions.	CM
681254	The project was a joint effort by students from three different classes.	Source_VOA
3219557	The root cause of Mary's problems is the way she was treated as a child.	patgfisher
273514	The ship's captain ordered the radio operator to send a distress signal.	CK
560947	The sight of the centipede on the wall was enough to make my skin crawl.	kebukebu
682030	The silence in the library was disturbed by the ringing of a cell phone.	Source_VOA
304947	The step they took provided at best a temporary solution to the problem.	CM
266321	The team played hard because the championship of the state was at stake.	CK
680692	The traditional American dinner includes meat, potatoes and a vegetable.	Source_VOA
804125	The two countries had fought together as allies in the Second World War.	Source_VOA
44624	The two men shook hands with each other the minute they were introduced.	CK
67532	The U.S. is calling for an arms embargo against violators of the treaty.	CK
1687584	The United States has officially ended economic sanctions against Burma.	Source_VOA
29823	The Wright brothers succeeded in flying an airplane driven by an engine.	CM
681199	The young couple included their parents among their Thanksgiving guests.	Source_VOA
954379	There have been a lot of complaints about the lack of police protection.	CK
49045	There's another rumor in the air that the firm is going into bankruptcy.	CM
306956	They did not oppose the project just because they feared public opinion.	CK
56709	This problem seems to be easy on the surface, but it's really difficult.	CK
35684	Though I have decided to go to the party, I'm not looking forward to it.	Nero
2955532	Tom always listens to the news on the radio while he's eating breakfast.	CK
2662511	Tom and Mary have been trying to come up with a solution to the problem.	CK
1093420	Tom is unwilling to accept the fact that he needs help when translating.	CK
1093170	Tom only takes painkillers when he just can't stand the pain any longer.	CK
2537056	Tom pulled out his driver's license and showed it to the police officer.	CK
1093006	Tom says he doesn't know who Mary is planning on going to the prom with.	CK
1040550	Tom stepped into the elevator and pushed the button for the third floor.	CK
3205277	Tom told Mary he thought she was the most beautiful woman he'd ever met.	CK
2639598	Tom took off his pants and carefully hung them over the back of a chair.	CK
2537055	Tom was standing outside the window, listening to Mary and John talking.	CK
3171097	Tom went to the refrigerator and took out a pitcher of the orange juice.	CK
2537054	Tom would've turned thirty next month if he hadn't died in the accident.	CK
3269852	Tom's parole conditions require him to report to the police once a week.	patgfisher
3045617	Tom's peculiar attitude on the matter doesn't spring from any one cause.	sharptoothed
3011041	Unfortunately, I didn't have time to study for the exam, so I failed it.	CK
278131	We had to sell the building because for years we operated it in the red.	Dejo
35959	We stopped over in Los Angeles for two nights on the way to New Zealand.	CK
1334022	We thought some students would come, but there was nobody the classroom.	CK
278854	Weather permitting, we are going to get to the top of mountain tomorrow.	CM
477364	What hurts the most is that you didn't feel you could tell me the truth.	BlueLagoon
1857555	What kind of costume are you planning on wearing to the Halloween party?	CK
954569	What really surprised me most was that I was the only one who got fired.	CK
268228	When he was faced with the evidence, he had to admit that he was guilty.	CM
22538	When Kawazoe pinned me down at the meeting, I broke out in a cold sweat.	NekoKanjya
26827	When the weather had cleared, the children began to play baseball again.	NekoKanjya
1334780	When we were on the way to pick up Monica, we saw something frightening.	CM
266941	With the coming of spring, everything is gradually coming to life again.	CM
1911887	You have the right to consult an attorney before speaking to the police.	Spamster
2357557	You ought to get into the habit of brushing your teeth after every meal.	Adelpa