Popcorn ______ for a long time. (exist)

Before she became a published writer,  Lana ______ of authordom. (dream)

By next week, Julio ______ with us for a month. (work)

He ______ soon, according to the doctor. (stop)

After hours of working, Julio ______ tired. (grow)

The cast ______ until midnight last night. (rehearse)

Everyone ______ for good reviews after the performance. (hope)

The critics ______ the movie by tomorrow night. (review)

The actors ______ all their energy for the performance. (need)

Audiences ______ fresh talents in the upcoming festival. (recognize)

Popcorn already ______ in 3600 BC. (exist)

By 1900s, Mr. Kretors ______ the popping machine. (invent)

At times, I ______ myself out with work. (wear)

Election time, you might have noticed, ______ up on us again. (creep)

The rehearsal ______ well before the director arrived. (go)