patter

"The scientists repeated the experiment in order to confirm the result."

"I wiped the spilled milk off the countertop after breakfast. "

"an enthusiastic lover of art"

"I encouraged him during his race."

"The auctioneer announced the starting price for the old bicycle, encouraging bidders to make their offers. "

"She eulogised her always warm and affectionate brother."

"The feeling is difficult to describe, but not unpleasant."

"The long commute was very stressful. "

"The magnitude of the earthquake caused significant damage to the city. "

"The student hurriedly packed his bag before the bell rang. "

"The sports commentator gave his opinion on the team's disappointing performance. "

"The children's bedtime was irregularly scheduled, sometimes at 8:00 pm, sometimes at 9:00 pm. "