I've been ______ for about 6 months now and it's been extremely tough on my family.

Some say that work experience abroad can help to ______ your mind.

Both brothers ________ in the army for a long time.

Unfortunately, due to an unexpected financial downturn, we're being forced to _______ a few members of staff.

Lucy Black was ______ CEO of Reynolm Industries.

I hadn't expected to _______ government work, but then a colleague from an internship I did suggested it and it sounded quite promising.

Back in my twenties I was _______ for a while as there wasn't much work around for dancers.

Why are we still having this meeting? I feel like at this point we're simply ________.

Have you ever considered _______ medicine?

Ollie could never _______ when he was in his late teens, but now he's been at the same firm for about 2 years - it's fantastic to see him do so well.

We ought to _______ our ties with other universities in the area.

Unfortunately my father was ________ last year.