It was a long time before the Americans completely _________ from the shadow of the September 11th attack launched by the terrorists.

Rather than ______ home, he always prefers _______ on the street when his parents  quarrel.

It was almost midnight when the fire ____ in the neighborhood.

Economic growth in the world remains weak throughout 2013 and it is hoped that it will___gradually in 2014.

Hearing the interesting story, all the people present_______.