______ the popularity of robots in Japan, the country ’s robot-production growth is slowing down.

One of the responsibilities of the Coast Guard is to make sure that all ships______followtraffic rules in busy harbors.

Mr.Johnson______rathernotinvestthatmoneyinthestockmarket.

She was so ______ the noise that she sent the children to bed.

While crossing the mountain area, all the men carried guns lest they ______ by wild animals.