My seat is next to _____ of the famous writer so I could ask for some advice from him about writing.
I can ___ the house being untidy, but I hate it if it is not clean.
I extend a warm welcome to you ___ my colleagues.
There has been serious ___ between the two political parties over this question.
We can overcome all the difficulties ___ we are closely united.
I can’t ___ the loud music. It is driving me mad.