His performance in the play didn't reach the required standard by the director, __, he failed.
I’m sorry I couldn’t get in touch with her before she left. I _______ her earlier.
I learned from my book that it was nothing but ten years of hard work that ______ his success in business.
________ in her best suit, the girl tried to make herself _______ at the party.
Only when _______ possible to settle the problem.
What she said to the police about her experience ______ quite true after they looked into the case.