The biotechnology firm's decision to _______ its experimental drug trials after early results suggested potential safety concerns drew praise from medical ethicists who valued patient protection above commercial interests.
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readingWhich choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word or phrase?
A
accelerate
B
advertise
C
suspend
D
falsify
Correct Answer: C
Choice C is the best answer. The passage describes responding to safety concerns with action praised by ethicists. "Suspend" means to temporarily stop, fitting this protective pause.
Choice A is incorrect because "accelerate" would ignore safety concerns. Choice B is incorrect because "advertise" doesn't address safety. Choice D is incorrect because "falsify" is unethical, contradicting praise.