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She was sentenced to two years in jail for committing perjury.

They have been accused of racketeering.

At the forthcoming elections, the government will be seeking a fresh mandate from the people. The president secured the Congressional mandate to go to war by three votes.

The farm bill contained provisions enabling the secretary of agriculture to indemnify farmers from certain losses. The seller promised to indemnify the buyer for cleanup costs associated with pollution on the parcel of land.

The media mogul said he has no plans to buy the failing newspaper chain.

The campaign hasn't received any political endorsements. He hoped to secure quick endorsement of the plan from the president.

For an initial outlay of $2,000 to buy the equipment, you can earn up to $500 a month if the product sells well. Few are able to afford the cash outlay.

I've been out canvassing for the Labour Party every evening this week.

A few angry locals started heckling (the speaker).

Her clever opening gambit gave her an early advantage. Their promise to lower taxes is clearly an election-year gambit.

I heard the raucous call of the crows. Raucous laughter came from the next room.

The incumbent president faces problems which began many years before he took office.

I have a low/high boredom threshold (= I do/don't feel bored easily). His secretary earns £268 a month, well below the threshold for paying tax.

The whole region is in turmoil. The country is in a state of political turmoil.

The plaintiff claimed damages for the financial losses suffered through breach of copyright. Judges in three states have sided with the plaintiffs.

to serve a subpoena to sb

doręczyć komuś wezwanie do sadu

an album of unexpurgated songs from an early studio recording.

Mr Simmons tried to impress on me how much easier my life would be if I were better organized.

They'll quite happily squander a whole year's savings on two weeks in the sun. Ireland squandered several chances, including a penalty that cost them the game.

Max was a spendthrift and a heavy gambler. I'm not a spendthrift, although sometimes if I see something on sale, I'll get three because it's a good deal.