The words of early blues songs often __________ a single line repeated two or three times.

She __________ an old friend of hers yesterday while she was shopping at the department store.

As a writer, he used to go deep into life to __________ materials for his creation.

I like the film very much. It __________ me __________ the happiest days when I was young.

— We must _______ their permission whatever the cost is. — But I’m afraid they will reject.

—Mum, it’s fine today. I want to skate on the lake. —Don’t you think the ice is too thin to _______ your weight?

I _______ the French written papers but failed in the English oral examination.

—Sorry, I have to ________ now. I have a train to catch. —Goodbye! Wish you a pleasant journey.

When I was at a loss, the thought of traveling abroad did _____ to me.

Looking back, Diana, a fashion designer, ______ her achievements to the goal she set, the education she received from the college, and above all, the efforts she made.

Clinical evidence began to ______ suggesting that the new drugs had a wider range of useful effect than had been predicted from experiments in animals.

In order to keep healthy, he _____ an hour every day to take exercise.

You’re getting too old for football. You’d better _________tennis instead.

--- How about eight o’clock outside the cinema?--- That _________ me fine.

With a large amount of work _________,the chief couldn’t spare time for a holiday.

You’ll need to ________ them of your ability to do the job well.

A recent survey ______that the majority of people are worried about the present high price of apartments in cities.

"Steve's love and energy ______ and improve all of our lives.” Apple said about Steve Jobs' passing.

The accident happened on such an evening with strong winds __________ by heavy rain. 

You should try to_____ new circumstances as quickly as you can.