When I try to understand _______ that prevents so many Americans from being as happy as one might expect, it seems to me that there are two causes.
We’re so busy that no one in the office can _____ for any other work.
You’ll never guess who I met today—my old teacher! We _____ for 20 years.
“What’s her name?” “Sorry, I _____.”
That car nearly hit me; I ______.
“I thought you wouldn’t mind.” “Well, as a matter of fact I don’t, but you _____ me first.”