Scientists have reached the disturbing conclusion __________ the amount of the solar energy reaching the Earth's surface has been gradually falling.
If you are able to talk to a friend over the telephone, you feel that you are close ____ the actual distance is not shortened.
—I felt it very difficult to carry on the work all by myself. —I could have helped you, but you _____me to.
Mr. Smith has bought a new house in the country, around ____ some green trees.
All the task ahead of time, they decided to go on holiday for a week.
The doctor had almost lost hope at one point, but the patient finally.