He started to learn English in 1990 and in the years ________ he kept on using it in his work.
--Have you seen Tony recently? --No, but I ________ dinner with him on Sunday.
--Lily did succeed at last! --Yeah, indeed, but she was ________ than successful, I think.
“Well done, John! Not a single mistake ________ in your exam paper this time!” said the teacher.
--Are you going somewhere during the winter vacation? --Yes, I’ve found a nice beach ________ I can enjoy swimming even in February.
They were ahead during the first half of the match, but they ________ in the last five minutes.