squashing

"Both paper and plastic can be recycled."

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

"After suffering diahrroea, the patient was restricted to a diet of rice, cold meat, and yoghurt."

"The student's submission of the homework assignment was late. "

"My son wore his backpack to school every day, carrying his books and lunch. "

"The child accidentally squashed the ant under his shoe. "

"His constant belittling of her accomplishments made her feel insecure and undervalued. "

"My bicycle's frame is made of aluminum. "

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

"The force required to compress a spring varies linearly with the displacement."

"The teacher did not tolerate misbehavior in his classroom."

"Failing the test discouraged her from studying hard. "