1. The proposal was ________ consideration by the board for several hours.

2. The price of the house was ________ my reach, so I had to look elsewhere.

3. He is currently ________ secondment to the London office for six months.

4. The company’s success is ________ no small measure due to her leadership.

5. I was ________ the understanding that the fees were included in the price.

6. The suspect was kept ________ close surveillance for several weeks.

7. They are ________ odds with each other over the new policy.

8. The project is ________ schedule, so we need to work overtime.

9. He was ________ the belief that he had won the lottery.

10. The plan was put ________ effect earlier this morning.

11. She is ________ any doubt the best candidate for the job.

12. The soldiers were ________ ease when the general entered the room.

13. The building is ________ repair and needs to be demolished.

14. He was ________ the peak of his career when he decided to retire.

15. The car was ________ control and crashed into a tree.

16. I am ________ your disposal if you need any further assistance.

17. The news came ________ a shock to everyone in the office.

18. He was ________ debt to the tune of several thousand pounds.

19. The task was ________ her capabilities, so she asked for help.

20. The meeting was held ________ camera to ensure total privacy.

21. He acted ________ accordance with the instructions he was given.

22. The system is ________ constant threat from cyber attacks.

23. She was ________ the point of leaving when the phone rang.

24. The results are ________ line with our expectations.

25. He was ________ pains to ensure that everything was perfect.