Here are the completed sentences using the words provided:

1. He decided to **pursue** a career in television.
2. Each night I tried to **memorise** long lists of verbs.
3. She **dyed** her hair blonde.
4. The factory **replaced** most of its workers with robots.
5. The reporter **took** notes throughout the interview.
6. Whether or not we go to Japan for our holiday **depends** on the cost.
7. I am in the process of collecting **material** for an article that I am writing.
8. It is our duty to preserve the planet for future **generations**.
9. His work provided him with the **opportunity** for a lot of foreign travel.
10. He wants greater **freedom** to develop his own ideas.