Constant showers are characteristic （ ） the summer here.

I don’t know whether he is still （ ） in collecting coins. He used to be, but that was several years ago.

I like staying alone at home more than （ ） with her to the shopping mall.

The department head insisted that he _____ absolute authority to regulate office work.

He （ ） by his sister at that moment.

We must find a way to cut prices （ ） reducing our profits too much.

You （ ） wear your glasses, for the words are rather small.

I don’t like to _____ a room with a stranger.

A new technique （ ）, the output as a whole increased by 20 percent.

The football player is hoping to（ ）to another team soon．

There are many fashion shops and expensive restaurants on （ ） sides of the street.

The purpose of the conference is to （ ） the friendship among the Asian countries.