staggering

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

"The dinghy was overwhelmed by the great wave."

"After tripping on the curb, the old man staggered for a moment before regaining his balance. "

"My family has a different ideal for my future than I do. "

"The animation of the children's faces as they saw the birthday cake was heartwarming. "

"The story of the student who got a perfect score on every test seemed incredible; no one believed it was possible. "

"The main character in the school play was a brave student. "

"The school cafeteria was overcrowded with students during lunch, making it hard to find a seat. "

"The mother strained the small child's hand tightly as they crossed the busy street. "

"The teacher threw a challenge to the students: "Who can solve this difficult math problem?" "

"The teacher used repetition of vocabulary words to help the students learn them. "

"During the centuries, the people of Ireland struggled constantly to assert their right to govern themselves."