bursts

"The interrupt caused the packet handler routine to run."

"The last known manifestation of the ghost was over ten years ago."

"My sometimes neighbor, a retired teacher, still visits the school occasionally. "

"I never learned to drive a stick. I can only drive an automatic."

"My sister's joyful expression showed how happy she was about the good news. "

"The heavy rain was unexpected; we had planned a picnic in the park. "

"The notebook paper had a line of perforation so the pages could be easily torn out. "

"The student hurriedly packed his bag before the bell rang. "

"The demolition crew carefully handled the explosive before the building implosion. "

"The meeting ended unexpectedly early, leaving us with extra time before dinner. "

"The student answered the difficult questions brilliantly. "

"the performance of an undertaking or a duty"