precipitating

"The condition for getting a raise at work is meeting your quarterly targets. "

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

"An abridged dictionary can be further condensed to pocket size."

"it precipitated their success"

"The meeting was suspended for lunch."

"The wind blew the door shut violently, making everyone jump. "

"The scientist carefully examined the substance to determine its chemical composition. "

"it precipitated their success"

"He threatened me with a knife."

"a precipitous cliff"

"A crocodile deposits her eggs in the sand."

"The complicated instructions on the new software difficult me from completing the project on time. "