Despite his best efforts, he seemed to come up .... when trying to negotiate a higher salary.

By making that reckless decision, he managed to dig ..... hole of financial debt.

She agreed to take on too many projects at once, and now she's ...... thin, feeling overwhelmed with work.

It's time to ...... music and admit that you made a mistake in order to find a solution.

Giving advice is always easier ....., especially in complex situations.

Dealing with loss is a ..... life that we all must eventually confront.

After losing his job and facing mounting bills, he found himself in ....., unsure of how to make ends meet.

With that compromising information, he knew he could get someone over ...... and force them to cooperate.