The goalie ____ the ball away from the net.

to take hold of something tightly

__________ for positions on the team will be held next week.

We need to make _______ changes to the way in which we treat our environment because without these basic changes we will continue to hurt the earth.

The dogs __________ when their master raised his whip to hit them.

a situation where two or more people or groups are trying to get something which not everyone can have

to change the direction of something

to sit or lie down with one's arms and legs spread out in a careless way

to stop or catch someone or something before that thing or person is able to reach a place or do something

He _______ the pass to take the ball away from the other team.

The olympics climaxed in a _________ closing ceremony.

to suddenly move away from someone or something because one is frightened