The merchant caravan was carrying goods across the desert.

He compared his painting with his friend's painting.

This figure is symmetric.

This figure has perfect symmetry.

He is planning a voyage across the Atlantic Ocean.

Our team achieved a crushing victory.

His joke caused an uproarious laughter.

He guffawed when he heard the joke.

He played an active role as a general in the war.

He played an active role as a general in this war.