Revise the sentences by replacing the underlined phrases with those using strong, active verbs.

Question

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I was crossing the blacktop toward the school as the buses were pulling in .:

I crossed

I was crossing the blacktop toward the school as the buses were pulling in .:

slowly approached the curb

I was embarrassed and I looked around for somewhere to hide, but there was nowhere to go .:

My face flushed bright red

I was embarrassed and I looked around for somewhere to hide, but there was nowhere to go .:

the crowd blocked my escape

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