1. The manager’s decision to cut salaries was _____ variance with his earlier promises.

2. Success in this industry often comes _____ the expense of one's personal life.

3. The company has been _____ fire from environmental groups over its waste disposal policy.

4. He’s a lawyer _____ profession, but he spends all his free time painting.

5. I’m afraid I can’t help you; I’m not _____ liberty to discuss the matter.

6. The proposal was rejected _____ the grounds that it was too expensive.

7. She was _____ the verge of tears when she heard the devastating news.

8. The new law is intended to bring the country’s safety standards _____ line with international regulations.

9. It’s hard to predict what will happen, but _____ all probability, the prices will rise.

10. The suspect was taken _____ custody shortly after the incident.

11. I am writing to you _____ behalf of the entire marketing department.

12. You must comply _____ the safety regulations at all times.

13. The negotiations have been _____ abeyance until the legal issues are settled.

14. Her career has been _____ the ascendant since she won the prestigious award.

15. The athlete was disqualified _____ account of his unsportsmanlike conduct.

16. The success of the project is _____ no means guaranteed.

17. He seems to be _____ the impression that he can arrive whenever he likes.

18. He went to the party _____ the guise of a famous movie star.

19. My opinion of the film is _____ accord with the critics' reviews.

20. The new policy was implemented _____ a view to reducing carbon emissions.

21. They managed to finish the project ahead _____ schedule.

22. He was so engrossed _____ his book that he missed his bus stop.

23. We need to get the project back _____ track if we want to meet the deadline.

24. He was barred _____ competing in the race after failing a drug test.

25. The board of directors is _____ odds with the CEO over the new strategy.