（ ） for the timely investment from the general public, our company would not be so thriving as it is.

We （ ） building the bridge by the end of next month.

On no account （ ） to deprive(剥夺) a student of his right to receive education.

Constant showers are characteristic （ ） the summer here.

He studies so hard to avoid （ ） at the bottom of the class.

Smoking is not good （ ） you because it can affect your health.

He apologized _____ having to leave so early.

Not only _____ a promise, but also he kept it.

Yon don’t have the right to blame me _____ being late， for I was busy typing your business invitations.

Our teachers always tell us to believe in （ ） we do and who we are if we want to succeed.

He （ ） by his sister at that moment.

_____ did I feel they were being unreasonable.