1. The proposal was rejected _____ the grounds that it was not economically viable.

2. She was _____ the verge of resigning when she was finally offered a promotion.

3. The new safety regulations are intended to bring the factory _____ line with international standards.

4. It’s hard to predict, but _____ all probability, the interest rates will rise.

5. The suspect was taken _____ custody shortly after the witness identified him.

6. I am writing to you _____ behalf of the Board of Directors.

7. You must comply _____ the terms and conditions of the contract.

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

9. Her career has been _____ the ascendant since she published her first novel.

10. The athlete was disqualified _____ account of using banned substances.

11. The success of this venture is _____ no means guaranteed.

12. He seems to be _____ the impression that he can work from home every day.

13. He went to the gala _____ the guise of a wealthy businessman.

14. My opinion of the situation is _____ accord with yours.

15. The new policy was implemented _____ a view to increasing productivity.

16. They managed to finish the construction two weeks ahead _____ schedule.

17. He was so engrossed _____ his research that he forgot to eat lunch.

18. We need to get the project back _____ track before the investors lose interest.

19. He was barred _____ practicing law after the scandal was revealed.

20. The two departments are _____ odds with each other over the new budget.

21. His decision to cut salaries was _____ variance with his earlier promises.

22. Success in this field often comes _____ the expense of your social life.

23. The company has been _____ fire from the media for its environmental record.

24. He is a teacher _____ profession, but a musician at heart.

25. I am not _____ liberty to discuss the confidential details of the case.