It is a tradition for the Chinese to ______ about the bush, which sometimes makes foreigners puzzle or misunderstand what you are saying. 

The company plans to     the costs of raw materials by 10% next year.

. Japan ______ travelers a chance to observe the people’s devotion to work, which willalways ______ the strongest impression on them.

The international agreement, ______ help people kick the habit of smoking, was signed on February 27.

The little boy          the last bit of toothpaste from the tube.