The police have hauled in a suspect for questioning.

The police intervened in the disturbance.

The police were patrolling the street.

The police officer pointed his pistol at the criminal, who, in turn, held his pistol directly pointed at the officer. Neither had the advantage, the position was a stalemate.

Level off the sugar when measuring out.

The plan backfired on us and we lost a lot of money.

The plan was being discussed.

The plans are still fluid.

The plan was altogether spoiled by the rain.

This fluorescent lamp is starting to flicker. We'll have to replace it.