1. She dabbed _____ her eyes with a piece of cotton wool.

2. He dabbles _____ politics, but he’s not very serious about it.

3. I dashed _____ a quick letter to my parents before leaving.

4. This tradition dates _____ to the Roman times.

5. It suddenly dawned _____ me that I had left my keys at home.

6. The company deals _____ computer software.

7. We have to deal _____ a lot of paperwork today.

8. The cards were dealt _____ to each player.

9. He was debarred _____ from voting in the election.

10. We finally decided _____ a blue carpet for the living room.

11. The hall was decked _____ with flowers for the wedding.

12. I’ve been dashing _____ all day trying to get everything ready.

13. They are suspected of dealing _____ stolen goods.

14. Success dates _____ from the year the company was founded.

15. She dabbled _____ in many sports but never excelled at any.

16. The rain dashed _____ against the window.

17. He dashed _____ his tears and tried to smile.

18. The judge dealt _____ the same punishment to all the defendants.

19. Who will deal _____ the complaints from customers?

20. Students who fail may be debarred _____ from taking the exam.

21. We have decided _____ against moving to London.

22. The supporters were decked _____ in the team's colours.

23. She dabbed _____ a little perfume on her wrist.

24. I haven't dealt _____ with this problem yet.

25. The firemen tried to damp _____ the fire.