planked

"Growth was dampened by a softening of the global economy in 2001, but picked up in the subsequent years due to strong growth in China."

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

"to plank a floor or a ship"

"She is felting wool to create a warm, thick scarf. "

"The photograph of the class showed everyone smiling during the school trip. "

"After a long week of school, my vacation was a welcome freedom from studying. "

"I spun myself around a few times."

"He listened carefully to his mother's concerns, feeling sorrowful about her disappointment. "

"We prepared the spacecraft for takeoff."

"The teacher's lesson plan was together, covering all the key concepts logically. "

"The old wooden table had slivers sticking out, so I had to be careful not to get a splinter. "

"The team is drawing up a new plan for the project. "