Life is full of ups and downs.

The stock prices continued to rise and fall all day.

His secondary role greatly contributed to the success of the team.

He received the letter challenging him to a duel and began preparing for the duel.

Gender roles are an important element in defining individual behavior in society.

His role is to fulfill his responsibilities as a leader.

I bought new clothes.

He wiped the coffee stain on the table with a cloth.

The sub-chairman opened the meeting.

He drank a serving of coffee.