The pain, which was due to the pressure of the cancer on a nerve, was entirely relieved by the shrinking of the growth, to the extent ______ it caused no further suffering.

A．experiences
B．engages
C．encounters
D．expects

A. She was persuaded by her father to pursue a singing career in London.
B. We opted to promote the band at a local level, and not nationally.
C. It was vital to restore one’s faith in a game which is allegedly losing its way.
D. Tommy disappeared, only to return an hour later smelling like a manure heap.