Their colonization of the coast took place in successive waves of immigration.
Successive waves of immigration took place.
The colonization occurred in one fell swoop.
A black dog is sitting in a snowbank.
The dog is laying by the fire.
The isn't gonna be any effect at all.
After gaining so much from the meritocracy, no one was willing to see it change.
I trust you with my life.
A dog is leaping an object.