1. Not only ________ the project on time, but they also stayed well within the budget.

2. It is essential that he ________ the meeting tomorrow.

3. ________ his help, I wouldn't have been able to complete the report.

4. The old man sat on the bench, ________ the children playing in the park.

5. She has a ________ memory and can recall events from years ago.

6. Hardly ________ when the power cut occurred.

7. I would rather you ________ so much noise while I am working.

8. The government is taking measures to ________ the gap between the rich and the poor.

9. ________ their high price, these luxury cars are selling well.

10. You should take an umbrella ________ it rains.

11. By the time the sun sets, we ________ for eight hours.

12. I found it difficult ________ the fact that he had lied to me.

13. The more you practice, ________ you will become.

14. He acts as if he ________ the owner of the company.

15. The conference, ________ by over 200 scientists, was a great success.

16. They are ________ to win the championship this year.

17. I'm sorry, I didn't ________ to offend you.

18. Under no circumstances ________ leave the building without permission.

19. The manager ________ the staff for their hard work.

20. He was ________ with murder and sent to prison.

21. I ________ to inform you that your application has been rejected.

22. She ________ a great deal of effort into her studies.

23. He is the very man ________ I have been looking for.

24. If only I ________ his advice earlier!

25. The problem is ________ complex for us to solve in one day.