1. Little ________ that she would go on to win the Nobel Prize.

2. It is crucial that the evidence ________ tampered with.

3. But for the timely intervention, the child ________ have perished in the fire.

4. The suspect was seen ________ the bank at exactly 9 a. m.

5. He finally managed to ________ the courage to ask her out.

6. Never ________ so many people turn out for a local event.

7. I would sooner you ________ a different approach to this issue.

8. The committee is working to ________ a new policy on remote working.

9. ________ of the heavy traffic, we arrived at the airport on time.

10. You should keep a first-aid kit handy ________ emergencies.

11. By this time next year, I ________ my university degree.

12. I find it quite ________ that he refused such a generous offer.

13. The harder you study, ________ your chances of success will be.

14. He spoke as if he ________ all the answers in the world.

15. The article, ________ by an anonymous source, caused a stir in the media.

16. The failure of the project is entirely ________ on the lack of funding.

17. I didn't ________ to eavesdrop on your conversation; I just happened to overhear it.

18. Under no circumstances ________ use the company internet for personal matters.

19. The CEO ________ the need for increased efficiency in the production line.

20. He was ________ for speeding and had to pay a hefty fine.

21. We deeply regret ________ to inform you of the cancellation of the event.

22. She ________ great care in organizing the conference.

23. He is the best student ________ can solve this complex equation.

24. If only I ________ my friend's advice at that critical moment!

25. The problem was ________ intricate for us to understand without further explanation.