What's up?

After a slight hesitation, she began to speak

The current structure does not facilitate efficient work flow.

She felt acute embarrassment/anxiety/concern at his behaviour.

The police have assured the public that the escaped prisoners will not evade recapture for long. She leaned forward to kiss him but he evaded her by pretending to sneeze.

This is the latest ploy dreamed up by advertising companies to sell their new products.

What an utterly stupid thing to do!

illicit drugs such as cocaine and cannabis the illicit trade in stolen vehicles an illicit love affair

an art forger

He felt like an impostor among all those intelligent people, as if he had no right to be there.

There are reports of widespread flooding in northern France. Malnutrition in the region is widespread - affecting up to 78 percent of children under five years old. The campaign has received widespread support.

The thorn was embedded in her thumb. A sense of guilt was deeply embedded in my conscience.