Gamma-ray bursts remained so _______ that astronomers could not decide whether they came from nearby stars or galaxies on the far edge of the Universe.

The fire caused _______ damage that the factory had to be demolished.

The Highlands act as a divide and determine ______ rivers flow west to the Irish Sea or east to the North Sea.

The conflict and anxiety approach has worrying implications when it comes to trying to help people _____ their problems.

Police believe three sharks _______ the young woman, and have launched a large-scale hunt in local waters.

Lung cancer and other illnesses _____to cigarette smoking.

He emphasized that there would be dope control after the race and warned us ____ any chances.

All planes _____ before departure.

It was ______ lovely weather ______ we decided to spend the day on the beach.

This book had better _____ to the library before Friday.