Every time we asked for an interview we got a denial.
It resulted in a complete denial of his privileges.
Word: "denial"
the same meaning

A four-month stay in bankruptcy court.
A lengthy hospital stay.
Word: "stay"
the same meaning

Start from the bottom and work towards the top.
The stitches of the hem worked loose after she wore the skirt many times.
Word: "work"
different meanings

This computer will connect well to the network.
These computers connected well.
Word: "connect"
the same meaning