It’s more than half a century ________ my grandfather joined the Party and became a servant to the people.

 _______ are the days when the teachers were looked down upon .

These students are quick at learning. We'll have them __________ with new methods.  

________ her death in 1886, the poet had become a legend in her hometown. 

This is the very reason ______ he gave for his coming late to the meeting.