While repairing the fence, Tom accidentally cut ___ on a sharp wire.

The two players congratulated ___ at the net after the final, each praising the other's performance.

To everyone's surprise, ___ answered the customer-service phone.

Maya taught ___ basic coding by following free online lessons.

The two neighbouring villages have helped ___ during floods for generations, each sending boats to the other.

Rather than sending an assistant, ___ delivered the documents.

The children amused ___ quietly during the long journey, each one lost in a game of their own invention.

The two research teams shared data with ___ throughout the project.

Without relying on a speechwriter, ___ prepared every line of the address.

After hearing the recording, I barely recognised ___ speaking so nervously.

The twins often borrow clothes from ___ without asking.

Instead of leaving the task to technicians, ___ tested the prototype.

Leo blamed ___ for missing the obvious warning sign.

After years apart, the former classmates hardly recognised ___ when they met face to face at the reunion.

Ignoring the usual protocol, ___ opened the front gate for us.

The cat cleaned ___ thoroughly after walking through the mud.

The two companies accused ___ of copying confidential designs.

Rather than asking the finance team, ___ checked every receipt.

We each quietly promised ___ that we would not make the same mistake again.

The candidates listened carefully to ___ during the debate.

With no guide available, ___ led the visitors around the museum.

Priya found ___ wondering whether she had chosen the right career.

The two dogs chased ___ around the garden until they were exhausted.

Despite having a full staff, ___ cleaned the kitchen after the event.

Waiting alone in separate shelters, the hikers reminded ___ to stay calm until rescue arrived.

Nina and Sam looked at ___ in disbelief when their names were announced.

Not trusting the automatic system, ___ counted the votes again.

I locked ___ out of the apartment by leaving the keys inside.

Neither side would accept responsibility, so the two countries blamed ___ for the collapse of the negotiations.

Rather than appearing by video, ___ attended the hearing in person.

The machine switches ___ off if it becomes too hot.

The roommates respect ___ privacy and rarely enter the other's room.

With no mechanic nearby, ___ repaired the engine.

You should give ___ more credit for completing such a difficult task on your own.

The rival coaches shook hands with ___ before the match.

Instead of asking her agent, ___ negotiated the contract.

The students organised ___ into groups without any help from the teacher.

The two sisters have not spoken to ___ since the argument.

Although junior staff were available, ___ carried the boxes upstairs.

After the fall, Lena picked ___ up and continued walking.