stipulations

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

"Although the birds fly north for the summer, they return here in winter."

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

"The biggest stipulation of getting a loan was that I had to have a co-signer. "

"They had to bargain for a few minutes to get a decent price for the rug."

"The arrangement of chairs in the classroom made it easier for the students to see the teacher. "

"Example: "As the weather cooled down, the metal pipe started contracting, making a creaking sound." "

"He documented each step of the process as he did it, which was good when the investigation occurred."

"The lease stipulated that tenants were responsible for maintaining the lawn. "

"The birds had built an amazing structure out of sticks and various discarded items."

"to enter an agreement;  the UK and US negotiators nearing agreement;  he nodded his agreement."

"The rental agreement is stipulating that tenants must pay for all damages to the apartment. "