1. The government took immediate action to _____ the effects of the economic crisis.
2. Many environmentalists strongly _____ for renewable energy sources.
3. She struggled to _____ her feelings after the shocking news.
4. His tone of voice _____ a sense of urgency and concern.
5. We need to _____ more funds to education and healthcare.
6. Analysts _____ that sales will double by the end of the year.
7. The two research teams agreed to _____ on the new project.
8. He took a moment to _____ his future before making a decision.
9. The new software will significantly _____ the risk of data loss.
10. The government launched a campaign to _____ poverty in rural areas.
11. The company decided to _____ a full investigation into the matter.
12. The board voted to _____ his contract due to poor performance.