In order to gain a bigger share in the international market, many state-run companies are striving _______ their products more competitive.
He was determined not to be the first ____it.
When I was passing by, I saw them ________ at the nursery.
The shy girl felt ______ and uncomfortable when she could not answer her teacher’s questions.
After a long _____, the bill was passed by the House of the Commons.
Americans eat _____vegetables per person today as they did in 1910.