There ( ) many old houses here, but now there are many skyscrapers.

( ) his parents' encouragement and support, he finally realized his dream.

I have given up smoking ever since I( ) a bad cough.

I didn't recognize her( ) she took off her glasses

It was the first time that I( ) by plane.

The mayor has( ) a statement explaining the reasons for his resignation.

Two trains ( )head-on in north-eastern India early this morning.

He tried to( )the story for the younger audience.

She is ( ) about her chances of winning a gold medal.

He is regarded as one of the most( ) film directors of his generation.

The task is very difficult, but Catherine finally( ) to fulfill it.

I'll have to ( ) the noise till I move out of the district next week.

The situation in hardest-hit areas is depressing. Many people( )thirst or starvation.

Amelia's report describes the experience from a ( )point of view and reveals t hat the women suffers a lot from sexual discrimination.

She seems to fall in love with the( ) character in the novel.