When will the game begin?—It will begin later than usual _________ 15 minutes

They have given up the hope to save theirfriend from drowning.

you have a good time last night—Yes, I did. It was a long time since I _____ myself.

Do you really insist on going out to watch the football game? —- I know it may rain ______, I shall go out, nothing can stop me

What we have been doing may not do us any good, but ______ it will benefit us or others,we’ll stick it out