In order to _____ the development of the west of our country, many special policies have been made, such as encouraging people to go to work in the west.
—Did Linda see the traffic accident?—No, no sooner __________ than it happened.
Fred is second to none in maths in our class, but believe it or not, he _______ passed the last exam.
It was raining heavily. Little Mary felt cold, so she stood ____ to her mother.
She can speak _______ in front of Mack, but she can’t eat ______ in his restaurant.
—Did you wash your new suit in hot water?—Of course not. I am not ______ foolish.