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"The child's loud, off-key singing was discordant with the rest of the choir's performance. "

"My friendship with Sarah has lasted for many years. "

"The teacher displayed a decorative fern on her desk. "

"He distanced himself from the comments made by some of his colleagues."

"They are going to try climbing Mount Everest themselves."

"The state's legislatures are debating a new law about school funding. "

"The school's student parliament was summoned to discuss the new dress code. "

"Our neighborhood was our only reason to exchange hollow greetings."

"The hiking trail followed the topographical contours of the mountain, winding around its hills and valleys. "

"With many flourishes of the captured banner, they marched down the avenue."

"Separate the articles from the headings."

"The recipe for cookies allows for variations, like adding chocolate chips or nuts. "