petrify

"water permeates sand"

"The petrification of the ancient tree took millions of years, turning its wood into colorful stone. "

"It is best to immobilize the injury until a doctor can examine it."

"The ruling party or coalition sometimes dissolves parliament early when the polls are favorable, hoping to reconvene with a larger majority."

"The soil in this region is very calcareous, making it ideal for growing grapes used in wine production. "

"The indifferent student didn't care about the upcoming exam. "

"Seeing the huge spider crawl across her desk, she was petrified. "

"The heavy rain was unexpected; we had planned a picnic in the park. "

"A crocodile deposits her eggs in the sand."

"Thunderclaps that make them quake. — Spenser."

"The store manager received many complaints about the long wait times at the checkout. "

"The presentation about the new school rules was very clear and easy to understand. "