That was a very inappropriate _______ given the circumstances.
remark
Politicians are trying to _________ the tension developing among the city's residents.
ease
I was so tired that I didn't _______ what time Hayley left.
notice
Our store offers a wide __________ of products for both men and women.
selection
Luggage is to be _________ in the overhead lockers throughout the flight.
stored
The strong winds _______ across the country causing a great deal of damage.
swept
Living abroad is a great way for you to _______ your mind.
broaden
The school cannot _______ this kind of behavior to continue.
allow
Stories with magical characters _________ some of the best loved in the world.
remain
America was _________ a free country in 1776.
declared
Relations between the two nations have been particularly _______ in recent years
tense
The police assured local residents that they were _______ all possibilities.
exploring
The band's music is known and respected all over the _______ .
world