1. When the children were left unsupervised, they managed to make a mess in the kitchen.
2. The party came to an end when the clock struck midnight.
3. The factory was found guilty of illegally dumping industrial waste into the river.
4. Due to non-payment, the utility company had to cut off the water supply to the house.
6. The event was called off due to bad weather conditions.
7. The drizzle continued throughout the afternoon, making everything damp.
9. The so-called "experts" turned out to have very little knowledge on the subject.
10. The peaceful demonstration was attended by hundreds of people advocating for change.