The conflict had developed into a stage ______ the two countries were gathering big troops on the border.
The windows _____, so you need not wash it again.
She doesn’t speak ____ her friend, but her written work is excellent.
---- How long ____ at this job? ---- Since 1990.
---- Do you know our hometown at all? ---- No, this is the first time I ____ here.
They won the game, _______ made their team leader proud of them.