In order to gain a bigger share in the international market, many state-run companies are striving _____ their products more competitive.
The old man is ______ the big company.
This morning, she got up early ______.
_______ , the pay isn't attractive enough, though the job itself is quite interesting.
John wants to see me today. I would rather he____ tomorrow than today.
They were very impolite to the conductor, ____, of course, made things even worse.