2.Although it was muddy, the car was... heading forward.
3.I went to bed late last night and ... later than usual.
4.I can't ... what you have written. It's illegible.
5.He usually overcomes when he ... challenges.
6.Alex started running faster to ... the runners in front of him.
7.Look at the sign. It ... from being unsafe.
9. The person is ... groceries ... the shopping bag.