The news came as no surprise to me . I ____ for some time that the factory was going to shut down .
Shops ____for the do-it-yourself craze by offering consumers bits and pieces which they can assemble at home.
It was intolerate to_____the book.
Julie’s parents had spared no _____for her going abroad.
Dickson left his father’s firm and ____business on his own.
He has proved his courage in the battle. Through tests time and time again, this kind of rope____strong.