The chef decided to ______ the steak for a few hours before cooking it.

The detective noticed a ______ detail in the crime scene that helped crack the case.

The criminal made a desperate attempt to ______ evidence as the police closed in on him.

The doctor prescribed ______ to help the patient relax before the surgery.

Despite facing great danger, the explorer remained ______ and composed.

The angry mob began to ______ and clash with the police officers.

The teacher constantly emphasizes the importance of being ______ in citing sources and avoiding plagiarism.

The CEO's decision to ______ ties with the underperforming branch caused a significant impact on the company's overall performance.

The athlete suffered a sudden ______ during the game, requiring immediate medical attention.

The factory had to shut down temporarily due to a leak in the ______ system.

After a long week of work, Sarah decided to take a leisurely ______ in the park to relax.

The snake ______ venom as a defense mechanism when approached by predators.

The construction workers had to deal with a significant amount of ______ at the bottom of the excavation site.

The lion's ______ attack left the prey with no chance of escape.

Despite the chaos around him, the monk remained ______ in his meditation.

Despite his failures, he always ______ others who succeeded.

The iron was too hot and he _____ the shirt.

The veterinarian will _____ the dog before the operation.

The rebels have _____ ten soldiers to use as hostages.

Customs officers at Heathrow have _____ 60 kilos of heroin.

He _____ her arm to lead her through the crowd.

While she was distracted, I _____ the opportunity to take a cookie.

The knife _____ an artery and he bled to death.