Japan’s growing sales of technology ________ a major development in this area, and we can also see its progress in other aspects.

After entering the meeting hall, Mike _______ a friend and went over to greet him.

Whenever I get into trouble, I always _______ Peter.

The Beijing express had _____ on time when we hurriedly got to the platform. 

The little boy needed the _______ money to deal with the things that remained _______.