twelve

"Only a small fraction of the students passed the difficult math test. "

"The liftoff will occur in exactly twelve seconds."

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

"The editor composed a historical journal from many individual letters."

"Strict enforcement of the school's dress code is necessary to maintain order. "

"His suspicious behaviour brought him to the attention of the police."

"to respond to a question or an argument"

"It is now time for the jury to deliberate the guilt of the defendant."

"to investigate the causes of natural phenomena"

"The police warned about the dangers of using narcotics purchased illegally, as their effects can be unpredictable and addictive. "

"My brother normally gets up early for school. "

"The artist's painting represented the beauty of the sunset over the ocean. "