They have been told that if they want to build a highway between the two towns, they should first try to____ how much it is going to cost.

It is reported that many battles broke out in the Middle East. What’s your ______ of the situation there? 

 A great person is always putting others' interests ______ his own.

Construction workers usually get ______ by the day.

The woman got nothing in _______for her kindness, which made her very upset.