Due to the economic crisis, the company decided to reduce everyone's salary.

His salary was reduced because the company's financial situation worsened.

The sun's photosphere is very bright and can be seen from Earth.

I like spending time with my family on public holidays.

He is studying the problem closely.

He studied the ancient document closely.

He picked up the steel ball and stared at it intently.

The posterior end of this organism has a very unique shape.

He hiked the mountain alone.

I think he is lucky.