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

An explosion is a sudden increase in amount（）

The survivors（）to a floating tree in hopes of rescue.

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

Mr. Sanders has been asked to（）the next meeting of the committee.

He（）for military service against the wishes of his parents.

Mr. Edward was not in, so his brother acted as （）at the party.

Anne（）from outside her home last Wednesday.

The aircraft vanished without（）

Nobody knows how long and how seriously the shakiness（不穩(wěn)定） of big businesses will （） down the economy.