discarding

"Her confidence in her ability to speak French helped her to participate more in class discussions. "

"After finishing the puzzle, he discarded the empty box. "

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

"My grandmother's testament clearly stated that her house would go to my uncle. "

"One way to encourage your employees to work harder is by giving them incentives."

"My father's employment as a carpenter provides for our family. "

"The doctor examined the infected cut and noticed a thick discharge. "

"He listened carefully to his mother's concerns, feeling sorrowful about her disappointment. "

"The river overflowed the levee."

"The court returned a sentence of guilt in the first charge, but innocence in the second."

"My son consistently gets good grades in math class. "

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