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Participles before the noun

Past and present participles as adjectives before a noun.

  1. The proposed measures will take effect in January.
  2. The rising costs put pressure on the budget.
  3. The ongoing discussion has delayed the decision.
  4. The missing figures must be supplied before Friday.
  5. The responsible authority has not yet reacted.
  6. The declining membership requires a new strategy.
  7. The withdrawn application was never discussed.
  8. The expected result did not materialise.
  9. The abandoned project still causes confusion.
  10. The reduced figures were published in the newsletter.
  11. The existing rules remain in force.
  12. The limited budget forces difficult choices.