1. Not until I arrived at the airport ________ that I had left my passport at home.

2. The doctor recommended that he ________ a few days off work.

3. Had it not been for the life jacket, he ________ during the storm.

4. The manager objected ________ the meeting at such short notice.

5. He has a ________ for getting into trouble whenever he goes out.

6. Scarcely ________ started the presentation when the power went out.

7. I would rather you ________ me the truth instead of lying.

8. The company is on the ________ of signing a multi-million dollar deal.

9. The flight was cancelled ________ of the thick fog.

10. You should carry a spare tire ________ you have a flat one on the highway.

11. By this time next month, they ________ the construction of the bridge.

12. The result of the experiment was ________ different from our expectations.

13. The more sophisticated the sensors, ________ the data collected.

14. He speaks as if he ________ the expert on every single topic.

15. The statue, ________ from solid marble, stands in the city square.

16. Her success is largely ________ to her unwavering dedication.

17. I didn't ________ to offend you with my comments.

18. Only after years of research ________ the scientists find a cure.

19. The report ________ the urgent need for carbon emission reduction.

20. The suspect was ________ with shoplifting and resisting arrest.

21. I ________ to inform you that your request has been denied.

22. She ________ a great deal of importance to physical fitness.

23. He is the only applicant ________ meets all the requirements.

24. If only I ________ more attention to the contract's fine print.

25. The problem was ________ complicated for us to solve without help.