1. The new policy is still __________ discussion, so no final decision has been made.

2. He was found guilty __________ professional misconduct by the committee.

3. I am not __________ liberty to give you any information regarding the contract.

4. The manager is __________ great pressure to reduce costs by 20%.

5. There has been a significant outcry __________ the proposed closure of the park.

6. The criminal was caught __________ the act of breaking into the warehouse.

7. He was disqualified __________ the competition for failing the drug test.

8. Her talent for music is __________ all doubt; she is a true prodigy.

9. The two companies are __________ conflict over the ownership of the patent.

10. You must take __________ account the weather conditions before starting the hike.

11. He is remarkably prone __________ making careless mistakes when he is tired.

12. The project is __________ the verge of being cancelled due to lack of funds.

13. She has a strong preference __________ working alone rather than in a team.

14. He was deeply absorbed __________ his research and forgot about the meeting.

15. The new law will come __________ force at the beginning of next year.

16. I met my old school friend __________ chance at the airport yesterday.

17. The witness was __________ oath when she gave her testimony in court.

18. There is a total ban __________ smoking in all public buildings.

19. He acted __________ behalf of the entire staff during the negotiations.

20. The flight was delayed __________ account of the severe weather conditions.

21. She is extremely proficient __________ at least four different languages.

22. The proposal was rejected __________ the grounds of being too expensive.

23. He is constantly __________ odds with his boss over the company's direction.

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

25. The company’s success is largely attributed __________ its excellent marketing.