streaks

"His sudden appearance surprised me."

"The irregulars attacked the government buildings, not following the standard military formations. "

"a continuous current of electricity"

"My sometimes neighbor, a retired teacher, still visits the school occasionally. "

"The noted entomologist Charles W. Woodworth suggested the use of Drosophila melanogaster for genetic studies."

"The characteristic smell of freshly baked bread always reminds me of my grandmother's kitchen. "

"The school's playground was a favorite spot for the children after their classes. "

"The feeling of anxiety was pervasive throughout the school after the fire drill. "

"His impatience was evident as he waited for the bus, tapping his foot nervously. "

"The botanist studied the porcelain plant, a vine common in the forests of eastern China. "

"It is generally known that the Earth is round."

"the accomplishment of an enterprise, of a prophecy, etc"