Nearly 200 people entered the area ______ to mine diamonds in 2000, and eventually had to be driven off by the police. 

I sincerely regret that I have hurt your feelings, but I didn’t do it ______.

Jim went to answer the phone. _____ , Harry started to prepare lunch.

–I _______ think it’s a northern university. So many restaurants serve northern food.--That’s because the students here are _______ from the north. 

Judy didn’t answer . ______ , she turned and walked away.