—Would you like to go out for a walk with us? —______, but I’m very busy now.
The managing director took the ________ for the accident, although it was not really his fault.
The former Olympic champion was ________ in the quarterfinals last night when he lost 0-2 at home.
The workers agreed to ________ the strike if the company would satisfy their demands.
These articles ________ the problems of the modern world, including race relations and community development.
Urban crowdedness would be greatly relieved if fares ________ on public transport were more reasonable.