_____ the lack of workforce in many industries, workers are now commanding higher salaries than they used to be.
The teacher was___ a very old man, but in fact he was only a little over fifty.
The dead dog still______ where I____it a moment ago.
He was doing much phsical exercise to build up his______.
Every one of_____ Peace Club is required to get_____better understanding of their system.
He was busy last night, otherwise he ______ to the meeting.