1. The committee’s decision was heavily ________ by public opinion.

2. It’s no use ________ to him; he’s already made up his mind.

3. The new regulations will ________ into effect on March 1st.

4. I’m afraid I’ve run ________ of time; can we continue tomorrow?

5. She has a real gift ________ picking up accents quickly.

6. Hardly ________ the meeting started when the fire alarm went off.

7. The plan fell ________ because nobody could agree on the budget.

8. He was taken ________ by the sudden change in schedule.

9. The teacher told us to ________ in mind that accuracy matters more than speed.

10. If I ________ in your position, I would decline the offer.

11. Only after the exam ________ how difficult it had been.

12. By the time we arrive, the show ________.

13. She’s been ________ herself under a lot of pressure lately.

14. Don’t rock the boat; it’s better to keep things as they ________.

15. The news spread like wildfire, ________ everyone in the town had heard it.

16. He apologized ________ being late, but the teacher didn’t accept it.

17. I’d rather you ________ that comment last night.

18. She’s always making fun ________ her younger brother.

19. The company is on the verge ________ bankruptcy.

20. I came ________ an old photo while cleaning the attic.

21. The teacher made an exception ________ him because of his perfect attendance.

22. The success of the campaign was largely attributed ________ careful planning.

23. He’s the black sheep of the family; he never seems to ________ in.

24. The concert was called ________ at the last minute due to bad weather.

25. She’s a couch potato; she spends hours ________ TV shows.