precipice

"Throughout my life, I have always failed."

"The unexpected rain headlong flooded the streets, causing traffic jams. "

"The teacher warned the students about the upcoming test. "

"The weather was extremely hot today; we stayed inside all afternoon. "

"I gave him a good grade for effort."

"The normal course of events seems to be just one damned thing after another."

"The approach to the school was blocked by a fallen tree. "

"He is a student of life."

"We climbed the mountain with difficulty, but the descent was easier."

"The United States is in an awkward situation with debt default looming."

"The steep of the hill made the bike ride challenging. "

"Railway crossings without gates are highly dangerous."