In China, the number of cities is increasing ______ development is recognized across the world.
— Hurry up, I think it’s going to rain. — ______ . The skies are dark and cloudy.
After that, he knew he could ______ any emergency by doing what he could to the best of his ability.
Entering the bookstore, I noticed a girl _______ against the window, with her eyes_____ on her book in hand.
—John, I didn’t ask for the dictionary. Why _______ on my desk?—Oh, I put it there just now in case you needed while writing your composition.
People complain that decisions to approve or deny a permit are often ____ rather than based on fixed criteria.