The publisher's memo had the desired affect/effect on the staff

The photographer, who/whom the exhibit was dedicated to, couldn't attend.

The reporter was notorious for flaunting/flouting her awards.

The paper's attempt to stanch/staunch the number of errors proved futile.

The reporter focused on who/whom he thought would win the election.

Neither paper attempted to promote its/their columnists.

The publisher was the target of frequent gibes/jibes because of his attire.

The media hoard/horde descended on the victim's apartment.

The main criteria/criterion for a reporter is accuracy.

The staff didn't know what to imply/infer from the editor's speech.

He was the publisher who/whom everyone admired.

Neither the editors nor the publisher was/were pleased with the article.

Reporters found that the editor was as unapproachable as they/them.

The editor recently emigrated/immigrated from Canada to the United States.

The publisher will select whoever/whomever she decides is the most qualified.

The Times is among the few papers that do/does respond to reader comments.

He agreed to lend/loan me his computer.

No farther/further discussion would be tolerated, the publisher declared.