contretemps

"Today I scored my first touchdown."

"The quarterback threw a long pass to the wide receiver during the school football game. "

"That was a most inopportune spot for a picnic."

"The unexpected snowstorm was an unforeseen obstacle to the school field trip. "

"The teacher used the microphone to project her voice clearly to all the students in the large classroom. "

"Is anyone here afraid of suffering hardship?"

"The speaker at the school assembly encouraged students to be respectful. "

"The graduation ceremony was a significant event for all the students. "

"After years of hard work, Maria's graduation from university was a joyful celebration. "

"The strong wind was throwing the leaves from the trees onto the sidewalk. "

"The student was the receiver of the first-place award for her science project. "

"The sudden silence during my presentation began to embarrass me, making me forget what I was going to say next. "