It is believed that high achievers are ambitious, hard working, and work toward personal standards of excellence ______ material rewards.
— I'm afraid I can't finish the book this week. — ____.
— How's everything going? — ____.
— You keep on coughing. What's the matter? — Oh, I've got a cold. Nothing serious, ____.
— We were talking about the new play ____, remember? — Yes, I enjoyed it very much.
— $1,500, but that's my last offer.— OK. It's a ____.