1. I searched for the end of the rainbow but could never find it.
2. The weather is starting to clear up after the storm.
3. The wind finally began to die down after a long night of howling.
4. The situation calls for immediate action.
5. The firefighters worked quickly to put out the blazing fire.
6. The power company had to cut off electricity to the area for safety reasons.
7. It's time to face up to the reality of the situation.