As a result of the terrible earthquake, the population of this small town _____ by 20%.
Now I see you want to_______ the position as you said just now. Could you please give me a brief _______ your intention?
He tried to _______ his son of the danger of spending more than he earned.
He hurried to the stadium without supper, _________ the football match he had been looking forward to watching was cancelled.
________ our great joy, it never rained during the trip.
On no account ________ to our plan for the picnic.