Hurricane Sandy's arrival and its effects ________ New York's offices being closed for three days.

(2014·银川一中第四次考试)When I was very young，I was terribly frightened of school，but I soon________it.

While doubts about the medicine’s safety have____________, interest continues to grow.

When the dog attacked me, I _________ myself with a stick.

Many single parents      with the dilemma of dividing time between work and children。