．It was a long time before she_________ to what he had said.

In order to help her children with their lessons, the woman _______ to some magazines and newspapers last week, though she doesn’t make much money. 

It might be dangerous, but that’s the chance you have to ____ , sir.

Because the manager had some important guests to meet, the meeting only _____ a few minutes.

To keep healthy, most retired old people _____ jogging as a regular form of exercise．