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

The man wrapped his dog's leash around a post and tied a ___________ in it to make sure the dog could not run out of the yard.

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

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

When Horst dropped his plate on the floor, it broke into many small ___________. He cleaned them all up carefully so that he would not stepp one and hurt his foot.

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.

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

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.

After his retirement from office, the former mayor started an organization 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.

Stephan has been ___________ by his manager to lead the new advertising project. He is nervous but also excited to be given such a responsibility.

Jane's boss asked her to ___________ to finish the work she was given more quickly. She promised that she would do her best.