_____ the absence of the manager, we were unable to decide on the date of the celebration.
He had to sell his luxury car, ________ his company was in debt.
Jane had just finished her homework ________ her mom asked her to practice playing the violin yesterday.
Just be patient.You _____ expect the world to change so soon.
Having finished the work,__________.
It was with great joy _______ Tom received the news that his lost son had been found.