The finance minister has not been so _____ since he raised taxes to such a high level.
---Did you enjoy the party last night? --- _______! Everybody was in high spirits.
Dressed in a newly-bought skirt , _________.
To tell you the truth, I think it is you, ________Mr. Smith, ________.
________ the global economy is showing signs of recovery, many developing countries are still suffering.
---It is not a secret that CEOs of major companies earn a large amount each year.--- I agree. ____ the hard economic times, it seems that their salaries have remained the same.