her number one objective is to ________ promotions.

we still have to struggle ________ all kinds of difficulties.

the doctor said he should _______ in bed for a few days.

workers' leaders have expressed their __________ to cooperate.

many of us conform to the ______ customs laid down by our forebears.

the head of the new york office was on the horns of a ________ and wondering what to do.

we'll make our _____ and contact the people involveD.

unfavorable economic conditions were blocking a _____ of the american insurance market.

many species of animals are ______ danger of dying out.

most financial planners recommend that investors _______ their assets.

new legislation still does not offer adequate __________ for many endangered species.