She couldn't（）laughing at him in those clothes.

The survivors（）to a floating tree in hopes of rescue.

She is very nice, but because she has a（）way of speaking, she is slow in making friends

Shall we request the chairman（）our suggestion again?

Mr. Sanders has been asked to（）the next meeting of the committee.

Since we can't hear you at the back of the hall, you'll have to（）your voice.

Mr. Edward was not in, so his brother acted as （）at the party.

I could not persuade him to accept it,（）make him see the importance of it.

I don't know who on（）stole the diamond last night.

The weakening housing market continued to take its（）on the industry.