The U.S. government on Wednesday _______ former Commerce Secretary Gary Locke as ambassador to China, making him the first Chinese-American ever to take the post.

I will look into the matter as soon as possible. Just have a little___________.

Don’t be in a hurry. We are supposed ____________ this problem step by step.

 You’ve been working all morning — I think you _____a rest.

This chemical material is very toxic. So put it ______ the children’s reach.