I spent most of my money in the first week and________ had very little to eat by the end of the holiday. 

Time is limited and let's come______ to the point.

Though having failed several times, Tim, who didn’t give up his dream, _____ made his dream come true.

In the good care of the nurses, the boy is      recovering from his heart operation.

It was difficult being in a foreign country, ________ if you don’t speak the language.