--- Are you still mad at her?

---Not really, but I can’t ______ that her remarks hurt me.

Mr.Smithgradually_____aknowledgeofthesubject.

Heisaveryhonestofficialandnever_____anygiftsfromthepeoplewhosoughthishelp.

— You look upset. What ’s the matter.

— I had my proposal _______ again.

Will all those _____ the proposal raise their hands?