I’m going to ___ that hotel before we make a reservation—some of the reviews looked suspicious.

When the power company accidentally ___ the electricity, everything in the fridge spoiled.

Don’t ___ just because you made one mistake—you’re still improving.

I only had time to ___ the first few pages, but it seemed like an interesting article.

Make sure to ___ your report by Friday, or you’ll get a zero for the assignment.

After the accident, the bus was too crowded to ___, so I waited for the next one.

They told me to ___ the form carefully before signing it.

She didn’t feel well but decided to ___ a jacket and go out anyway.

I unexpectedly ___ my old college roommate at the airport yesterday.

I try to ___ my coworkers’ conflicts—they always drag others into unnecessary drama.

He’s recently ___ painting as a hobby, and he’s already getting quite good at it.

I’m not sure if I want to accept the offer—I’ll need some time to ___.