monotonic

"After I finished reading the book, I replaced it on the shelf. "

"The baby's gentle breathings were a comforting sound as the mother rocked her. "

"One research team has recorded Baishui’s decrease at about 27 meters per year over the last 10 years."

"In French class, we learned that diacritics, like the accent mark in "café," can change the pronunciation of a word. "

"During the centuries, the people of Ireland struggled constantly to assert their right to govern themselves."

"The teacher's voice was monotonous, making the lesson feel boring. "

"The independent candidate ran for student council, appealing to voters who weren't loyal to any particular group. "

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

"The cleaning crew collected all the discards left in the stadium after the concert. "

"The temperature in the room dropped nearly 20 degrees; it went from hot to cold."

"The increases in the price of milk were a surprise to the grocery shoppers. "

"The guard blew his whistle to indicate imminent departure."