— What was last night’s outcome, Mary?— France ________ beat Germany 2:1 in the thrilling final.

Running a company is not ______ a matter of hiring people---they also need to be trained.

   So far the young man hasn’t had any success; ______ he will keep trying.

 Our neighbor has ______ ours. 

Having made his first film earlier this year, he is _____ starting in a new one.