In the past half-century, average incomes _______ quickly in developed countries, yet happiness levels have remained almost the same.
I will not wait for him for a second – he may have something else to do, so he could not _____ here.
We will do everything we can to _____ him to stay, but if he wants to leave we won’t stand in his way.
I can’t stand _____ with Jane in the same office. She just refuses ____ talking while she works.
Your story is perfect. I’ve never heard ____ before.
– Are you free after school?-- Sorry. I’ve planned to treat a friend of mine to dinner ___ for his help.