In the U.S. he can (a)   research that builds on the latest developments and can produce work others will draw on.

You don't expect to (a)   much profit within the first couple of years of setting up a company.

Despite its exceptional quality, the painting was sold (a)   a surprisingly low price due to the artist's early career status.

You have to pay 50% of the fee (a)   front.

With the popularity of the internet and social media, many programs are turning to online (a)   platforms to reach out for additional support. (the practice of getting a large number of people to each give small amounts of money in order to provide the finance for a project, typically using the internet)

Weekly sales are running well ahead of the levels required for a 25% return (a)   investment.

We've made the agreement so we have to stick (a)   it.

A period of economic (a)   lasting from 1979 until 1986 resulted in a dramatic loss of employment in heavy manufacturing, mining and textile industries. (a period when the economy of a country is not successful and conditions for business are bad)

The airline will (a)   its new transatlantic service next month.(to begin something such as a plan or introduce something new such as a product)

the process of starting and developing a business by using a lot of effort and no investment by outside owners.

(a)  

How's business ... you?

(a)  

Could you put me ... touch ... him?

(a)  

That isn't something I can decide ... right now.

(a)  

It's lovely to hear ... you.

(a)