Beth comes from a tradition ______ people dress up for particularly popular sporting events.
I don't know whether to stay in teaching or _____ another job.
If you _____ stop smoking , you can only expect to have a bad cough .
They weren't a particularly good team, but they refused to give in and _____ defeat.
—Must I turn off the gas after cooking ? --Of course . You can never be ___ careful with that.
There are five pairs, but I'm at a loss which _____ to buy.