It was getting dark; I found a car _____ in a pool by the side of the road.
There were too many people in the room and he could hardly find a chair ______.
Rather than ______ on a crowded bus, he always prefers ______ a bicycle.
They hurried to the station only _______ that the train had left.
The president is reported _______ that country last week.
His daughter has _______ the young politician for five years.