fixation

"The evaporation of water from the puddle outside left a sticky residue on the sidewalk. "

"The joy of winning the school raffle was transitory; I was happy for only a few hours until I realized I had to pay taxes on the prize. "

"The teacher pointed out a particular detail in the math problem that several students missed. "

"the resistance of bacteria to certain antibiotics"

"Paying my bills on time is satisfying. "

"There was a requirement of the government on citizens for paying taxes."

"My sister's joyful expression showed how happy she was about the good news. "

"The knight's training involved participating in a series of tournaments, preparing him for future battles. "

"The stain was chemically removed from the shirt using bleach. "

"The gardener used fertilizer to help the flowers in the garden grow bigger and stronger. "

"The population of New Jersey will not stand for this!"

"The boiling water was vaporizing into steam. "