There is no excuse, , for hurting her feelings.
He’s got himself into a dangerous situation he is likely to be accused of meeting someone.
He's late, __is often the case.
As soon as all the chairs are _______, we can let the people _______ outside enter.
A pop star, _______drug abuse, may get an 18-month prison term.
In the reading room, we found her_______at the desk, with her attention______on a book.