He never（）to read the news but turned at once to the crossword puzzle on the last page.

Our department（）courses in several foreign languages.

The survivors（）to a floating tree in hopes of rescue.

I don't know who on（）stole the diamond last night.

I expected a bigger payment, but I suppose you have to be（）for small mercies.

I tried very hard to persuade him to join our group but I met with a flat（）

Inquiries（）the condition of the patients may be made personally or by telephone.

I just managed to（）a quick breath before I was pulled under the water by the passing boats.

The price they offered for my old car was so low that I（）it down.

Shall we request the chairman（）our suggestion again?