11.   English words are particularly useful when delicate topics are broached, because Japanese words often sound too direct.

12.   Even the word sounds frivolous, like poodles, noodles and cock-a-doodle-do.

13.   Her words do sound more like Erin Brockovich than Madonna.

14.   Her words sound like a heartfelt prayer.

15.   His words sounded support.

16.   His once-provocative words would probably sound common-sensical to an MFA candidate today.

17.   His words sounded hollow.

18.   His words sounded worn more than scripted.

19.   How sweetly quaint those words sound today.

20.   His words sounded like those of a prizefighter psyching himself up for an especially loathsome rival.