—Oh, I've just locked my keys in my office again.—You're always so careless, but ________ let's see what we can do about it.
. Evidence came up _____ specific speech sounds are recognized by babies as young as six months old.
We decided to ______ a chance on the weather and have the party outdoors.
The thief had himself _____ by the police when he was trying to break into the hotel.
The reason was _____ I was busy with my work at that time.
. He misunderstood _____ I said.