and the tree that refused against all odds and all
Despite what most reasonable people would've expected, the tree refused to give in to probability.
The tree folded like a house of cards.
I go there for aerobics, though I am not a member of the fitness center.
two people in a running competition
Bill did a lot for Janet.
A mother and daughter play tennis together.
As a result of his treatment, he is tested every year.
One man went to the store.