1. The new law will come ________ effect starting from the first of next month.

2. She has a real gift ________ learning foreign languages quickly.

3. Hardly had the meeting started ________ the fire alarm went off.

4. In ________ of the heavy rain, the football match was not cancelled.

5. The success of the project is contingent ________ everyone's cooperation.

6. You should take ________ account the feelings of others before making a decision.

7. He was taken ________ by her sudden request for a divorce.

8. The teacher told the students to bear ________ mind that the exam is very difficult.

9. By the time the rescue team arrived, the hikers ________ been missing for two days.

10. It is ________ importance that we preserve our natural resources.

11. The company is ________ the verge of signing a major international contract.

12. Only ________ working extremely hard did he manage to pass the entrance exam.

13. She is ________ two minds about whether to accept the job offer or not.

14. The price of gold has been on the ________ for the past few weeks.

15. He's considered the ________ sheep of the family due to his rebellious nature.

16. I would rather you ________ so much noise while I am trying to study.

17. The concert was called ________ at the last minute because the lead singer fell ill.

18. The results of the survey were ________ odds with the previous findings.

19. She takes ________ her mother; they both have a passion for classical music.

20. The news spread ________ wildfire throughout the small community.

21. I can't make ________ what is written on this ancient parchment.

22. He is as cool as a ________, even in the most stressful situations.

23. The investigation into the scandal is currently ________ way.

24. The government is coming ________ fire for its lack of action on climate change.

25. No ________ had he finished his dinner than the doorbell rang.