We appreciate your（ ）this mater to our attention.

Members debated the（ ）of decentralization.

Unfortunately, we’ve had（ ）applicants this year than ever before.

Mr. Howard, （ ）his study of the situation, was ready to talk about it when I arrived.

（ ）the speeches, they asked that the meeting be adjourned.

（ ）do you think we should interview for the newsletter?

Mr. Miller tried to reason（ ）the unhappy customer.

Our department made more sales than（ ）.

I haven't been to the factory much（ ） .

Do you consider（ ） to be qualified candidates?