I thought her honest ___ I met her.
Feudal landlords, and imperialists are in no way more _____ than wolves.
I have been looking for this book for months, and _____ I have found it.
Russia's withdrawal of its experts from China did not strangle (压垮) the Chinese people; _____ it stirred up their enthusiasm for greater exertions.
Having made his first film earlier this year, he is _____ starting in a new one.
Bill is not a fast runner and he doesn't have a chance of winning the marathon, but he will _____ the race even if he finishes last.