The lack of family support and the committee’s concerns around the design of the proposed statue of the former British Prime Minister, Margaret Thatcher, outside UK Parliament were the key determining factors in ________ this application.

People who take on a second job inevitably ….. themselves to greater stress.

My cousin was nervous about being interviewed on television, but he ______ to the occasion wonderfully.

He built up a successful business but it was all done ______ of his health.

You and your big mouth! It was supposed to be a secret. You _____ her!

There are ______ that not only governments but also individuals should join hand to tackle.

You look really tired. You could ______ a week’s holiday, I think.

I'm going on business for a week, so I'll be leaving everything _________.

______ is over your head is just an exaggeration because you have well prepared for it over the years.

You should accept the Nokia mobile phone as a 16–birthday present from your parents delightedly. Don’t ______.

The incident happening last week left her ______ confused and hurt.

The press thought the sale manager would be depressed by his dismissal but he just ______.

….I heard the phone ring, I didn’t answer it.

Tim: "Let me wash the vegetable while you're preparing the meat."

- Linda: “______.”

Failing to submit the proposal on time was _____ for Tom.

British Leyland is aiming to push ______ its share of UK car sale to 25% over the next two years.