1) He's way more assertive than his brother. Look at his career and see how quickly the company is promoting him\how quickly he get himself promoted in this company!

2) The coup would have been considered unexpected even a couple of months ago if it had happened then\had it happened then. At the moment it seems completely natural. 

3) Henry Kissinger's clout to the political establishment in the US was great. 

4) She's so sloppy! I just lose patience dealing with her.

5) He served as a military consultant for three decades. Then he bowed out.