The old typewriter was clunky and difficult to type on.
I don’t like these clunky shoes because they are too heavy to walk in.
Many ancient cultures preserved their traditions through oral histories.
The elders shared oral histories with the younger generation to keep their heritage alive.
Losing the championship was a bitter pill to swallow for the team.
It was a bitter pill to swallow when he realized he didn’t get the promotion.
The old books were consigned to a storage room after the library renovation.
She felt consigned to a life of loneliness after moving to a new city.
The velocity of the car increased as it went down the hill.
The scientist measured the velocity of the wind during the storm.
The festival is chiefly attended by local residents.
This dish is chiefly made of rice and vegetables.
The hegemonic culture often shapes the way smaller cultures develop.
Many countries resisted the hegemonic control of colonial powers.
Winning the lottery is a long shot, but people still buy tickets.
It’s a long shot, but I’ll apply for the scholarship anyway.
The town’s population has been dwindling over the past few decades.
Our water supply is dwindling due to the lack of rain.
