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

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

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

The student's first attempt at writing a play was a far（）from the work of Shakespeare.

His company promised to pay for his health （）in addition to other benefits.

She couldn't（）laughing at him in those clothes.

Shall we request the chairman（）our suggestion again?

He（）for military service against the wishes of his parents.

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

I could not persuade him to accept it,（）make him see the importance of it.