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.

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

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

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

Claire's hands began to ___________ with fear moments before she walked on stage for her violin solo. After she played the first note, however, she felt more relaxed.

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

A: Margaret has lots of ideas about how to increase the company's profits.
B: Yeah, but most of them are ___________. That's why the bosses ignore them.

Jeff would love to go on vacation in Europe, but his low salary makes it ___________ impossible for him to save enough money for such a trip.

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

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.

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

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