She whites out the address on the envelope before mailing it.

She lays out the garden plans on the dining table before the meeting.

I'm filling out the application form while waiting for my turn at the clinic.

When the orchestra was short a violinist, Maria helped out without hesitation.

She whited out the confidential numbers on the printed report before leaving.

The detective was staking out the bar all night to catch the suspect.

The detective staked out the suspect's apartment for three nights to gather evidence.

When she finds out about the surprise party, she can't stop smiling.

She clenched her eyes, shutting out the memories that threatened to overwhelm her.

Before proposing the new schedule to the entire team, Maria decided to sound out a few senior members to see how they might react.