. In order to _____ the rising production costs, the subscription rates have been increased.
We couldn’t have picked ______ day for the picnic — it rained nonstop.
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.
He didn’t understand the _______ question, so there was a ______ expression on his face.
—Which team is _______ to win the game?—I don’t know, but I’ve found _______ for ours to win.