While the project manager _____ the quarterly report yesterday, the power suddenly went out in the office.

Our lead developer usually _____ the system updates on Sundays, but she _____ on a high-priority patch right now.

The senior partner _____ the case files for several hours last night when he finally discovered the missing evidence.

The marketing department _____ the new campaign strategy every Monday morning, but this week they _____ it until Tuesday due to the holiday.

The logistics team _____ the shipping manifest when they realized that the warehouse _____ incorrect data into the system.

The CEO _____ to the board of directors when the fire alarm suddenly _____ off in the building.

Currently, the legal team "_____" the contract terms, although the firm "_____" to use standard templates for most of its offshore acquisitions.

The IT consultant _____ the server logs to identify the security breach while the rest of the staff _____ for the weekend.

The data analyst _____ a comprehensive report on the market trends while her colleagues _____ the prototype in the next room.

The stock market _____ high volatility today, which is unusual because it typically _____ quite stable during this fiscal quarter.