minimizes

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

"Dishwashers wash dishes much more efficiently than most humans."

"This question arises frequently."

"The three principal calendars are the Gregorian, Jewish, and Islamic calendars."

"Do you need a gift for that special someone?"

"The trapeze artist put on an amazing acrobatic display."

"The newspaper printed a short caption under the photograph to explain what it showed. "

"A possible solution to the math problem is to use the formula. "

"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."

"He spread his newspaper on the table."

"Such things are insignificant details compared to the main goal."

"The old building's roof collapsed during the storm, sending debris everywhere. "