Sea water _____  many minerals, salt  _____.

Friendship among the nations will _______the economic development of the region.

—How did you find the film The Flowers of War?
—It’s very moving. I couldn’t _____ my tears.

Because the manager had some important guests to meet, the meeting only _____ a few minutes.

There have been many excellent questions ______ recently regarding the new building proposal.

As they ______ their way through the desert the sun beat down upon them with more fierceness.

— Can I help myself to something to eat?
— Of course, you are ______ to, you are our guest.

Many road accidents occur because drivers cannot ______ the speed of approaching vehicles.

The news came as no surprise to me. I ______ for some time that the factory was going to shut down.

— Jack, this is the third time that you have been late this week.
— Sorry, sir, but I was ______ for 15 minutes on the way here in the traffic jam.