_______ the report, Maria submitted it to her manager.

____  for over three hours, the hikers finally reached the summit.

____  by the committee, the proposal required no further revision.

The weather ______ , we decided to stay indoors.

______  the instructions carefully, she avoided making mistakes.

______ for several weeks, the bridge was finally reopened.

_______ all afternoon, they were eager for a break.

The meeting ______ , everyone left the room.

_____ enough evidence, the detective solved the case.

____  throughout the night, the volunteers were exhausted.