skirmishes

"It’s a good thing that television doesn’t transmit smell."

"We usually have family dinner in the afternoon. "

"We are going to the beach on Saturday."

"None of my siblings are married yet."

"The constant noise from the construction site made it hard to concentrate on my homework. "

"Her entrance attracted no attention whatsoever."

"The barking dog next door was a constant nuisance, disturbing the neighborhood's peace. "

"Many teenagers enjoy listening to music and spending time with friends. "

"The library offered an extension on the due date for the overdue books. "

"The children skirmished over the last cookie, each trying to grab it first. "

"He spent six years in the military."

"We spent the afternoon playing paintball in the woods. "