The wire was found broken. And ______, there happened to be no one getting near.
When asked about their opinions about the schoolmaster, many teachers would prefer to see him step aside ________ younger men.(2011·湖北,30)
________ the production up by 60%, the company has had another excellent year.
A great person is always putting others' interests ________ his own.
Luckily,the bullet narrowly missed the captain ________ an inch.
—When do we need to pay the balance?—________ September 30.