consumerism

"Condoms are designed to protect against sexually-transmitted diseases."

"My commitment to finishing my school project is strong; I plan to stay late at the library to complete it. "

"I encouraged him during his race."

"After the flood, people searched the muddy fields for their lost possessions, hoping to salvage anything that wasn't completely ruined, even though they didn't own the land where the items were found. "

"The government decided to raise taxes to fund new schools. "

"The consumption of snails as food is more common in France than in England."

"The teacher is informing the students about the history of the United States. "

"The materialistic student spent hours comparing expensive smartphones with his classmates. "

"Many small businesses in my town are struggling due to the rising cost of rent. "

"The school is advertising a new after-school program for students. "

"A healthy diet is a beneficial for maintaining good health. "

"The attachment of the student's name tag to their backpack was a simple but necessary step before class. "