abridgment

"The plaintiff in the custody case argued that the child's best interests were not being considered. "

"Professor Smith, the head of the history department, gave a fascinating lecture on the Roman Empire. "

"The teacher asked us to write statements about what we learned in class today. "

"The journalist is reporting on the city council meeting. "

"My son ate part of his cake and I ate the remainder."

"The reduction in homework assignments allowed students more free time. "

"The editor was criticized for abridging the author's original manuscript, removing important details. "

"The child's constant crying was a result of sleep deprivation. "

"The teacher shortened the lesson because it was almost lunchtime. "

"He remembered with pleasure his home and family."

"The school's annual talent show was a great source of entertainment for the students and families. "

""Mr. Smith always uses the abbreviation 'etc.' instead of writing out 'et cetera'." "