re surprisingly long-lived creatures, some _____a life span of around 20 years

Would you like to go to the cinema with us—It sounds like fun, __________ I’m too busy.

ents lent me the money. ________, Icouldn’t have afforded the trip.

The boss of the company had _________ his friend’s good advice, which led to the failure of his business.

The book was received so eagerly that it _____ on the first day