Chris's boss asked him to ___________ to finish the work he was given more quickly. He promised that he would do his best.

The government adopted new environmental regulations and stated that the companies that fail to ___________ will be fined.

The minister 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 company tried to end the strike by offering a small pay increase, but the union decided to ___________ until workers were also offered more vacation days.

The company president was not ___________ about reasons for the layoffs. When asked, she gave only vague answers and avoided any direct comments.

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

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.

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.

The data-security consultant warned that the company's computers were ___________ to virus attacks and needed to be made safer.

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

Rachael ___________ the poor villagers she often saw asking for money on the street. She always offered them her spare change, and she bought them food whenever she could.

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