The ship is moored at the harbor.

The ship was moored at the harbor.

Yesterday's mahjong game ended in a draw.

He caused a draw in mahjong.

He was demoted and exiled because his misconduct was discovered.

It took a long time to erect this building.

He made a plan to erect a new building.

My grandmother has been suffering from rheumatism for many years.

The discovery of the Higgs particle represents a major advancement in physics.

This area used to be plagued by attacks from roving bandits.