seizings

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

"The flood caused the displacement of many families from their homes. "

"The flu was widespread throughout the school, with many students absent. "

"The school's chief concern, chiefly its declining enrollment, was discussed at the meeting. "

"The farmer was lashing the stubborn donkey with a switch to get it to move. "

"I grabbed her hand to pull her back from the cliff edge."

"You should be cautious due to the Somali pirates."

"Three civilians were apprehended by the soldiers and taken away in a military vehicle."

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

"The carpenter built a new wooden bookshelf for my bedroom. "

"The new school year will cover a vast territory, from basic math to advanced science. "

"The library has possession of the rare book, even though it doesn't own it. "