The boy went in _______ when he left for school that he left his key inside the house.

Due to the policy of free highway fees on major holidays, too many passenger cars are trapped on the highways, causing heavy traffic jams, some even _______ for several hours.

—So, tell me, how do you strike a balance between work and family as a working mother?—No matter how busy I am every day, I will ________ some time to be with my loved ones.

—Do you know when we will carry out the plan?—Oh, no. It is still ________ discussion.

The soldier narrowly escaped ________in the fierce battle.