This grave atmosphere reminds us of how important a place we are in.

This solemn atmosphere reminds us of how important a task we are undertaking.

He was a fatalist, believing that all events are determined by fate.

The company decided to reduce staff for cost reduction.

This sentence is written in a contracted form.

This fabric contracts when it absorbs water.

The government has started a political purge.

The government purged officials who were alleged to have committed misconduct.

A gun salute was fired at the royal wedding.

Next week, we will go to a soccer training camp.