Marty often ___ important issues at the meetings.

Bryan tapped Pauline on the shoulder so she would ___ and see the parade approaching behind them.

Rick ___ a terrible cold this week.

Karen had to ___ for Dave while he was away on vacation.

The guard had to ___ the dogs when the master approached the locked gate.

I decided to ___ organic cooking.

Billy was so tired that he was ___ in class.

Heidi ___ an old friend while she was shopping last week.

Randy always tried to ___ on rainy days.

John tried to ask Cara out on a date, but she ___.