He had planned to make a compromise, but ______ he changed his mind at the last minute.
In recent years much more emphasis has been put______ developing the students productive skills.
_____ of water makes Death Valley a desert, but it is by no means devoid.
_____ their real economic situations, they got some relief fund from the government.
No matter how frequently _____ the works of Beethoven always attract a large number of people.
I heard that you really had a wonderful time at John's birthday party, _____?