— I didn't mean ______ my mother.— But talking to her like that meant ______ her.

The two sides ____a series of compromise suggestions and then signed the contract.

There is gas _______ somewhere; can you smell it?

The Sanlu Milk Powder event is a clear indication that food safety is a big problem; nobody can ___ all foods are secure to us, but we are sure that the situation is turning for the better．

The majority of employers are planning to cut down on wages＿＿＿＿the economic crisis.