A series of stimulus policies and supportive measures taken by the government ________ to promote change in the economic environment in this area.

 It’s been years since I _____ myself so much.

Good heavens! There you are! We _____ anxious about you, and we _____ you back throughout the night.

 The woman sitting next to me ________ very nervous, for she had never travelled by air.

---- What’s that noise?       ---- Oh, I forgot to tell you. The new machine ______.