The two sides ____a series of compromise suggestions and then signed the contract.
---- You don’t go to that supermarket quite often, do you? ---- No, I only go there ______ because it’s too far away from my house.
During the reconstruction of the city, many modern tall buildings went up ______ old shabby houses were torn down.
---- Can you hand in your composition tomorrow? ---- Sure. ______ it handed in on time, I’ll stay up tonight.
It is human nature to think back to a golden age ______ one’s country was strong and respected.
The young man, ______ several attempts to beat the world record in high jumping, decided to have another try.