The doctors and policeman __________ to solve the case and serve justice to the kidnapper.

When he was nervous about an exam, Sebastian would __________ the power of God to help him know the correct answers.

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During the Great Depression, President Roosevelt gave many explanatory speeches to the American public, hoping to __________ fears over the lengthening economic crisis.

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The mill makes flour by __________ wheat between two large, heavy stones which are turned as horses pull them.

During World War One, a doctor had to be removed from the frontline because the sight of so much blood made him __________.

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The complexity of analogies often __________ even the most perceptive of philosophers, who often confuse such nuanced uses with forms of strict equivalence of meaning.

The effect of the Great Depression was __________ by the policies of President Roosevelt; many millions of Americans rose out of poverty during his presidency.

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As the waters slowly __________, exposing the surface recently flooded boardwalk, the community began to assess the overall damage of the storm as the ground finally began to dry.

After finishing a hard day's work, Jo was able to __________ in long, hot bubble bath.

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Letting the angry cat into the room where the two dogs were growling at each other only __________ the situation, as all three animals began to try to fight each other.