They meant to kill him somehow, and the defense of him was growing too costly unless there were positive results.
It was too expensive to keep him from getting killed.
It was cheap to defend him so bad results were not an issue.
popcorn cannot burn
A girl is selling ice cream.
A large fleet of sponge fishermen set sail every year.
There are red and white poles.
The dogs are in the street.
Three people are working.