__________ the bad weather, we went for a hike.

She is very talented. __________, she remains humble.

The researchers compared ________ findings with those of previous studies to validate their results.

She handled the negotiations ________ without any external support.

After the accident, he had to fix the car ________ as no one was available to help.

Many individuals focus on ________ rather than considering others' needs.

Maria and Carlos have known ________ since childhood.

We should be considerate and share our thoughts with ________ in the discussion.

We are going to host the event ________ and see how it turns out.

They managed to finish the project ________ without any help.