1. I'm sorry, but your behavior is __________ the point; we are here to discuss the budget.

2. He was __________ a loss for words when he heard the shocking news.

3. The information you are using is __________ date; you need the 2024 version.

4. The two projects are __________ conflict with each other regarding the funding.

5. I met my old school friend __________ chance while I was wandering around London.

6. The witness was __________ oath when she gave her testimony in the courtroom.

7. There is a strict ban __________ smoking in all public areas of the building.

8. He acted __________ behalf of the entire committee during the negotiations.

9. The flight was delayed __________ account of the heavy fog at the airport.

10. She is very proficient __________ at least three different European languages.

11. The proposal was rejected __________ the grounds that it was far too expensive.

12. He is constantly __________ odds with his colleagues over the new project.

13. The museum is currently __________ renovation and will reopen late next year.

14. He was __________ the impression that the deadline had been extended.

15. The company’s success is largely attributed __________ its focus on innovation.

16. He is remarkably clever __________ finding creative solutions to technical problems.

17. The manager is __________ great pressure to improve the department's performance.

18. There has been a huge outcry __________ the government's decision.

19. I am not __________ liberty to disclose any confidential information.

20. He was disqualified __________ the race for a false start.

21. Her performance was __________ all expectations, earning her a standing ovation.

22. You should take __________ account the potential risks before investing.

23. He is very prone __________ catching colds whenever the weather changes.

24. The criminal was caught __________ the act of breaking into the house.

25. The project is __________ the verge of being completed after months of work.