1.They decided to postpone the trip, owing (owe) to the change of the weather.
2.If his spare time was set aside for relaxation,the old man was bound to have a healthy life.
3.He struck (strike)the table a heavy blow with his fist then.
4.She was removing dust from the carpet by beating (beat)it.
5.The firm has overcome its resistance (resist)to new technology.
6.Susan had a sweet tooth and couldn't resist stopping (stop)by the candy shop on her way home.
7.Roads in this mountain area used to be in poor condition;people found it hard to travel here.