Everything has gone smoothly with the project so far. __________ it’s believed to be completed on time.

_____, he together with his families ____ escaped from the shaking building when the earthquake struck Lushan County of Ya’an.

—You wouldn't be interested in two tickets for tonight's concert, would you?—_______, I wouldn't.

His speech was extremely boring that it was _____ interrupted by applause and cheers.

She devoted herself ______ to her research and it earned her a good reputation in her field.