1. I'm sorry, the manager is __________ of the office at the moment.

2. The situation is now __________ control; the police have arrived.

3. We were __________ breath after running up the five flights of stairs.

4. The computer is currently __________ repair, so I'm using my tablet.

5. I don't have any money __________ me right now; can I pay you later?

6. The information in the brochure is __________ date; please check the website.

7. The soldiers had to act __________ orders, even if they disagreed.

8. The car was sold __________ an auction for a very high price.

9. I met my old teacher __________ chance while I was on holiday.

10. The medicine should be kept __________ reach of children.

11. I'm afraid the lift is __________ order again; we'll have to walk.

12. The bridge is __________ construction and will open next year.

13. He is a teacher __________ profession, but he writes novels too.

14. I'm not __________ liberty to give you that confidential information.

15. The children are __________ the care of a babysitter tonight.

16. I heard the news __________ the radio on my way to work.

17. The two countries have been __________ peace for over fifty years.

18. There has been a significant rise __________ the cost of electricity.

19. You can pay for the tickets __________ credit card or in cash.

20. He is a specialist __________ cardiology at the city hospital.

21. The painting is __________ display at the national gallery.

22. I didn't break the vase __________ purpose; it was an accident.

23. She has a huge influence __________ the way her students think.

24. He shouted at the kids __________ the top of his voice.

25. The plane crashed due to a technical fault __________ the wing.