After a short ________, I got my bag from the thief’s hand successfully.

The managing director took the _____ for the accident, although it was not really his fault.

—Did you remember to give Jenny the money?　　　　—Yes. ________ I saw her, I'm sure.

As we know, too much ________ to Xrays can cause skin burns, cancer or other damage to the body.

 Giving up smoking is a slow and painful _______ for him.