Rankings have become an inescapable part of the reputation of universities, _________them to attract students, staff and research investment.
John didn’t come along, ______ making it necessary for us to get someone else to replace him.
The British team, ______ several attempts to climb Yulong Xueshan, decided to have another try this summer.
David asked his nephew to ______ his bag while he headed for a drink at the airport.
The reason why I was late was that I was ______ by the traffic jam.
One valuable tip for graduates is that first impressions during a job interview really ______.