In the world today, local conflicts and terrorist attacks are constantly .
Information has been put forward _______ more middle school graduates will be admitted into universities.
She stepped on my foot _______, not _______, which made me angry.
He had to _______ paying the bills because of a lack of money.
When she saw her son liked reading, she did all she could ______ him.
Even if they are on sale, these computers are equal in price to, if not more expensive than, ________ at the other store.