The musician started his career as a traditional jazz pianist, but his music later ___________ and developed into a unique style of jazz.

Despite his ___________ appearance, the teacher created a relaxed atmosphere in his classroom, and he was gentle and kind to his students.

After his retirement from office, the former mayor started an organization dedicated to the ___________ of homelessness from his city.

The politician had been very popular, so his funeral ___________ stretched over several city blocks. Supporters followed the car carrying his body all the way to the church.

The flowers had very long ___________, so Glenda had to cut them before putting them in a vase.

Religious issues have been a ___________ theme in the author's book. His newest book is no different, as it focuses on the role of women in Eastern religions.

Yesterday, many flights to Paris were cancelled because of ___________ weather conditions. Now that the weather has improved, flight schedules have returned to normal.

A: I really think the Johnsons ___________ their daughter.
B: Yes, they give her whatever she wants. She never has to work for anything.

Rodolfo's boss, Susan, was angry with him when the client canceled the contract, but his colleagues ___________ him. They told the boss it was not his fault.

The general refused to ___________ information about the military's strategy for the war to the media. He was worried that doing so might help the enemy.

Many students complained the book was very difficult to understand in places, so the teacher tried to ___________ those sections using simpler language.

The couple was awoken in the night by an ___________ who broke a window and entered their home. Whoever it was had left by the time the police arrived.