culprits

"I hope that we shall win the game."

"I am still hoping that all will turn out well."

"The prisoner was released from jail after serving his sentence. "

"The police questioned the witness about what she saw at the scene of the accident. "

"Each person is unique, both mentally and physically."

"Please tighten that screw a quarter-turn."

"I have tightened the loose bolt that was the culprit; it should work now."

"The leaky faucet in the kitchen is a problem that needs fixing. "

"Call the police!"

"The teacher accused the student of cheating on the test. "

"The seamstress carefully placed a gather in the fabric to create a pleated skirt. "

"The information about the project deadline resolved my uncertainty; now I know what needs to be completed. "