_____ the rapid development of agriculture in China, the output of grain, fruit, vegetables, and milk has sharply increased, which contributes to the drop in their prices.
John thought it wouldn’t be long _____ he was ready for his new job.
The general demanded that the soldiers _____ at the village before 5p.m. to rescue the victims of the earthquake.
Jack doesn’t smoke now, but he _______ for almost twenty years.
The manager says he really can’t ______to wait another day, because he is so busy.
______ of danger in the street at night, she had to go home, with a friend _____ her.