I tried very hard to persuade him to join our group but I met with a flat（）

Many students found the book （）;it provided them with a large amount of information on the subject.

The weakening housing market continued to take its（）on the industry.

He never（）to read the news but turned at once to the crossword puzzle on the last page.

Some say yes and others say no; I don't know （）to follow.

I just managed to（）a quick breath before I was pulled under the water by the passing boats.

Inquiries（）the condition of the patients may be made personally or by telephone.

After she became a lawyer, she decided to （）criminal law.

I don't know who on（）stole the diamond last night.

His company promised to pay for his health （）in addition to other benefits.