General Motors, one of the world's largest auto manufacturers, is expanding its ________ in this country.

We regret to ________ that it may not be possible to deal with every request.

She ________ her nervousness to the importance of the interview.

The address book ________ the email addresses of your friends or groups of colleagues.

It was three British sportsmen who ________ banned drugs.

Senior members of the staff competed eagerly ________ the position of sales manager in the company.

If you want to find a decent location for your own home, ________ Mr. Smith for advice.

After so many days without rain, the ground quickly ________ the little rain that fell last night.

Human behavior is mostly a product of learning ________ the behavior of animals dependsmainly on instinct.

She got a job as an assistant stage manager at the Cambridge Arts Festival Theatre, thinkingthat it might ________ to a career as a playwright ( 剧作家 ).