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We missed the bus, and on ............ it started raining.

"Was your mother in a bad mood?" "No, as .........., she was quite cheerful."

He forgets most things, but .......... that, he always remembers my birthday.

............., it could  be the worst environmental disaster in Europe this century.

I don't think they liked my idea. at _____ rate  they weren't very enthusiastic about it.

You're still very young, Tom. To ............, you don't have any idea about what you're getting into.

The government does not intend to cause any further provocation. ............, all troops have been withdrawn.

 ......... to most other members of the family, they fly during the day.

His mother was Italian, ........ his name - Luca.

‘I thought you said the film was exciting?’ ‘On .............., I nearly fell asleep half way through it!’

It rained every day of our holiday - but all ........ we had a good time.

We have a responsibility to our community as  ........ to our families.

This, in ........., will reduce costs and lead to lower prices.

I had a terrible headache. ...... so, I went to the concert.

I’d prefer to go in May, as ....... September.

We had a marvellous meal at that restaurant you recommended - ............., I must give you the number of a similar one I know.

There are serious problems in our country. ..........., we feel this is a good time to return.

To .........., she was responsible for the accident.

They planned to reduce staff and....... to cut costs.