Life is like a long race___ we compete with others to go beyond ourselves

We thought of selling this old furniture;but we’ve decided to_________ it. It might be valuable. [ ]

You should have thanked the hostess before leaving. —I meant ______. But I couldn’t find her when I was leaving.

I’m writing this letter ________ mymother, who wants to thank you for your nice gift.

He________a dollar bill in the suit he was throwing into the washing machine.