1. __________ the whole, I think the project was a great success despite some minor issues.

2. I was going to buy the blue car, but __________ second thoughts, I decided the red one was better.

3. Some people thought the movie was boring, but __________ the contrary, I found it very exciting.

4. We must finish this assignment by tomorrow __________ all costs, even if we have to stay up all night.

5. It’s much better to talk to someone __________ person than to send them an email.

6. Although it seems expensive now, it will save us a lot of money __________ the long run.

7. __________ summary, the main points of the presentation are efficiency and cost-reduction.

8. The teacher asked the students to work __________ pairs to complete the dialogue exercise.

9. The statue in the square is __________ memory of the soldiers who fought bravely in the war.

10. The drowning child was rescued by the lifeguards who were __________ duty at the beach at the time.

11. Rainwater is carried away from the city streets __________ means of a complex drainage system.

12. All the items __________ sale in this department were second-hand but in good condition.

13. Most people shop __________ credit nowadays due to the convenience of modern credit cards.

14. __________ all accounts, she is a great performer and highly respected by her peers.

15. I accidentally dropped an expensive vase on the floor and it broke __________ hundreds of pieces.

16. I can't believe it! I was booked by the police for driving __________ 60 km/h in a school zone.

17. When filling out the official application form, please state your name and address __________ full.

18. Please try to keep calm during the argument __________ the sake of your children.

19. Despite the fact that the police officer was __________ duty, he chased and arrested the bank robber.

20. The house next to ours is up __________ sale and we're seriously thinking of buying it.

21. __________ all means, you can help yourself to anything that's in the fridge if you're hungry.

22. The present government came __________ power two years ago after a very close election.

23. The war was eventually won, but __________ a great cost in human lives and resources.

24. The directions you gave us were rather __________, as we still got lost and arrived late.

25. I am feeling quite __________ today because I didn’t get enough sleep last night.