1. A freedom of expression exists -------- individual freedom.

2. In this company, there are many employees, some of ------- are freshmen.

3. The new attraction "Harry Potter" attracted so many people to the Universal Studios Japan ------- the number of entering people in this year significantly increased.

4. The price of smartphones is now lower -------- the severe competition among electronics manufacturers.

5. -------- the economy was slowing down, the sales team achieved their goal last month.