He was accused of being involved in shady financial [deal].

'to not allow something bad to affect your behaviour or upset you': He rose _____ the criticism he received after his performance in the last match and returned to try his best in training again.

The party's rank and ____ are beginning to question the prime minister's choice of advisers

Several rioters were [force] removed from the town square.

The journalist asked the politician a very loaded ____?

His father was able to pull some ____ to get him a good job with the company.

The book will provide a [stimulate] to research in this very important area.

He admits, [guard], that he does enjoy writing

The professor initiated a [stimulate] discussion between the students.

The child's parents or [guard] must give their consent before she has the operation.

'to please someone, esp. by praising that person in order to get him or her to agree to something': A company wishing to influence the government must butter ___ both parties in the House and the Senate.

'To attempt to get power or get into a better position than other people using any methods you can': Since the death of the president, opposition parties and the army have been jockeying ____ power