(1) She resented his persistent approaches.
(2) All the approaches to the palace were guarded by troops.
(3) The club has made an approach to a local company for sponsorship.

(1) Doctors said she is now out of danger (= not likely to die) .
(2) There is no danger of a bush fire now.
(3) The building is in danger of collapsing.

(1) These items are not covered by your medical insurance...
(2) Make sure that the firm's insurance cover is adequate.
(3) The law covers four categories of experiments...

(1) I'm afraid this essay is a poor effort.
(2) the United Nations' peacekeeping effort
(3) The local clubs are making every effort to interest more young people.

(1) Starting salary varies from £26 000 to £30 500, depending on experience.
(2) He either resigned or was sacked, depending on who you talk to.
(3) ‘Is he coming? ’ ‘That depends. He may not have the time. ’

(1) It happened─whether by accident or design ─that the two of them were left alone after all the others had gone.
(2) The tiles come in a huge range of colours and designs.
(3) a course in art and design

(1) I'm a creature of habit (= I have a fixed and regular way of doing things) .
(2) He began to finance his habit through burglary.
(3) She's tried to give up smoking but just can't kick the habit .

(1) She stared at him again, unable to believe the evidence of her senses.
(2) ...a keen sense of smell.
(3) She probably sensed that I wasn't telling her the whole story...

(1) The child is developing normally.
(2) The place has rapidly developed from a small fishing community into a thriving tourist resort.
(3) She developed the company from nothing.

(1) These styles can be adapted to suit individual tastes.
(2) We have had to adapt quickly to the new system.
(3) A large organization can be slow to adapt to change.

(1) He knocked three times and waited.
(2) Somebody was knocking on the window.
(3) Be careful you don't knock your head on this low beam.

(1) She is hoping her US debut will be the first step on the road to fame and fortune .
(2) That ring must be worth a fortune .
(3) the changing fortunes of the film industry

(1) She devoted herself to her career.
(2) I could only devote two hours a day to the work.
(3) He decided to devote the rest of his life to scientific investigation...

(1) alternative comedy/lifestyles/values
(2) alternative energy (= electricity or power that is produced using the energy from the sun, wind, water, etc.)
(3) You can be paid in cash weekly or by cheque monthly; those are the two alternatives.

(1) He was carrying a suitcase.
(2) She carried her baby in her arms.
(3) The injured were carried away on stretchers.

(1) He was charged with possessing a shotgun without a licence.
(2) The gallery possesses a number of the artist's early works.
(3) I'm afraid he doesn't possess a sense of humour.

(1) Her words impressed themselves on my memory.
(2) He impressed on us the need for immediate action.
(3) It impressed me that she remembered my name.

(1) They determined to start early.
(2) An inquiry was set up to determine the cause of the accident.
(3) We set out to determine exactly what happened that night.

(1) We were greatly encouraged by the positive response of the public.
(2) Banks actively encourage people to borrow money.
(3) They claim that some computer games encourage violent behaviour in young children.

(1) a strong desire for power
(2) enough money to satisfy all your desires
(3) She felt an overwhelming desire to return home.