The employees have not been paid _______ since the new manager took over this company last month.

The girl used to be shy, but is ____ getting active in group work and is more willing to express herself.

What a terrible experience! _______, you're safe now—that's the main thing.

He doesn't spend any more money on clothing than I do, but________ he manages to look so stylish.

We must work        a plan acceptable to all as quickly as we can．

Old-fashioned phones matter when wireless networks break ____ in disasters.

Jenny is from a wealthy family and graduated from a famous university, but ______ she chose a job as a cleaner at the railway station.

— Look! Mary is crazily looking for something again!

—       , she can't find her keys.

The hall had no spare seats left last night. ______, the performance achieved a great success.

In the countryside, many left — behind children live with their grandparents and can only see their parents ______ in a year.

There is not much time left, but _______ we must get there in time.

Unfortunately, these actions often lead to the destruction of the environment. (选词并用正确形式替换画线部分)

, these actions often lead to the destruction of the environment. (finally unluckily)

Hostels used to provide cheap accommodations for people under the age of 25.         , hostels don't have any age requirements.

At first Robert wouldn't let his daughter go diving, but ______ he gave in as she was so confident about her skills.

The man held ________ his hand to hold________ to the branch.

—Tony, I have been out of job for months and feel bored and blue.

—Well, you may come to help me in the company; _______, you may try some voluntary work.

The set menu is usually cheaper than ordering dishes ______ in a restaurant.

—You don't go to that supermarket quite often, do you?

—No, I go there ______ because it's too far away from my house.

Pension should be increased ______ in line with earnings or prices, whichever is the higher.

It is a difficult question, so I can't answer you ________.