depreciated

"He is a student of life."

"The school's fundraising project aims to renovate the library in several stages. "

"His older brother tried to belittle his accomplishments by saying anyone could win a spelling bee. "

"The builders estimated the cost of the new roof to be around $5,000, based on the size and materials needed. "

"The teacher explained the new math concept quickly. "

"My study habits improved significantly after I started using a planner. "

"I went to the park because the weather was nice. "

"The disparage in their marriage was evident in the unequal division of household tasks. "

"It took a lot of effort to find a decent-sized, fully-furnished apartment within walking distance of the office.   He made a conscious effort to not appear affected by the stories in the paper."

"The steep decline in the student population led to the school closing. "

"This manuscript is the original."

"The recipe called for a specific portion of flour, not the entire bag. "