He couldn't see anything in the absolute darkness.

The Eastern Roman Empire continued to exist even after the fall of the Western Roman Empire.

This ebony tree has been standing here for over 100 years.

The water source in this area has dried up.

The water source in this area has dried up.

This region has not had rain for a long time, and the water source has dried up.

This area has not had rain for a long time, and the water source has dried up.

He sent an advance notice of tomorrow's party by email.

He gave notice that he would be absent from the meeting tomorrow.

That incident was truly something very unfortunate and scary.