2. By launching their new product early, the company managed to _______ a march on its competitors.

3. The board has decided to make bold _______ toward streamlining internal operations.

4. When the stranger approached the gate, the guard asked him to _______ his business before entering.

5. When I forgot to submit my final essay, I knew I was going to be in deep _______.

6. After failing three job interviews in a row, he finally decided to throw in the _______.

7. Alcaraz was completely out of practice when the match started, he couldn't even get into the _______ of things.

8. She spent a(n) _______ amount of time organizing her desk, far more than anyone else would have considered reasonable.

9. Despite his calm appearance, James was shaking like a _______ before his first public speech.

10. I think people who spare time to help the old, sick and homeless are _______.

11. Nobody, even the best doctors, expected Frank's _______ to be so quick and successful after so severe an accident.

12. I was completely out of my _______ during the advanced coding workshop.

13. We decided to _______ through the quiet streets of the old town.

14. He talks a big game, but when it comes down to it, he always _______ under pressure.

15. She was so shocked by the news that it took her a moment to _______ her bearings.

16. The policy changes, far from solving the problem, only added _______ to the fire.

17. He stayed calm and collected, as if nothing could ruffle his _______.

18. The director gave a vague explanation, but reporters quickly saw _______ it.

19. The constant noise from the construction site became a daily _______.

20. Despite her size, the horse was incredibly _______ and easy for beginners to ride.

1. Without proper planning, the project began to sink like a _______ shortly after it launched.

2. He dared to suggest a budget increase and was shot down in _______ by the finance team.

3. Good leaders keep a finger on the _______ of their team's morale to address issues before they grow.

4. She continued to _______ away at her research project despite the slow progress.

5. The company was accused of _______ the most talented graduates and leaving smaller firms struggling to recruit.

6. On his morning walk, he stopped to _______ with a neighbor tending her garden.

7. After weeks of camping in the mountains, she was grateful to return home to the creature _______ of a hot shower and a soft bed.

8. There's no point _______ once the referee has blown the final whistle.

9. The manager tried to _______ the frustrated customers by offering them vouchers for their next purchase.

10. My friend can _______ a dress in just a couple of hours because she's so good at sewing.

11. The elderly professor loved to _______ wisdom to his students through stories from his own life.

12. The politician chose to _______ ignorance when asked about the controversial decision.

13. Despite the challenges of starting her own business, she decided to _______ and eventually found success.

14. The police quickly discovered that the man was carrying a _______ passport.

15. After years of growing apart, she finally decided to _______ for divorce.

16. After hiking for three hours, they had definitely _______ up an appetite for a big lunch.

17. The teenager sat in _______ silence after being told he couldn't go to the party.

18. She spoke in a whisper _______ the sleeping baby.

19. The policy applies to all employees, _______ their position or seniority.

20. Instead of offering real solutions, the politician preferred to play to the _______ with flashy promises and dramatic speeches.

1. After weeks of disorganized meetings, the manager finally knocked the project into _______.

2. During the meeting, the CEO didn't pull any _______ and told the team exactly where they were falling short.

3. We managed to _______ together a quick meal from whatever was left in the fridge.

4. The detective worked tirelessly to _______ out the truth behind the mysterious disappearance.

5. He looked _______ ridiculous wearing a tuxedo to a casual backyard barbecue.

6. After losing the championship game, the team took a few days off to _______ before starting training again.

7. She was _______ mad when she discovered someone had scratched her new car.

8. For the most part, during the preoperative period, when the infant or child is frequently _______ and distressed, the care is provided by the parents.

9. The dark, swirling clouds gave a(n) _______ feeling that a storm was about to hit.

10.A dictator's strategy often involves targeting the ________ minds of the youth with propaganda

11. The old car’s engine began to ________ after years of neglect

12. The map was ________ inaccurate. It showed roads and landmarks that didn’t exist.

13. The committee spent the afternoon discussing ________ matters that would affect the company’s future.

14. The new app was about as useful as a ________ teapot. It crashed every time I tried to open it!

15. I didn’t want to tread on my boss’s ________, so I asked before making any changes to the project.

16. She was _______ with joy when she found out she had been accepted into her dream university.

17. Many students seemed ________ about the school election. They showed little interest in the candidates or the issues

18. You can’t just ________ and ignore the problem; it won’t go away on its own.

19. I like trying new cuisines and activities whenever I travel. After all, ________ is the spice of life.

20. At the roundabout, take the second exit where the road ________off toward the village

1. After selling her artwork for a record price, she was laughing all the way to the _______.

2. They had to _______ for months to afford their dream vacation.

3. Although only a few people spoke out at the town meeting, the _______ majority seemed to support the new policy.

4. Although the company had many established competitors, the new _______ on the block quickly gained attention with its innovative products.

5. The judge decided to _______ the court session until tomorrow morning.

6. The tension in the room was _______ as everyone waited for the final exam results.

7. The manager tried to deny _______ of the missing funds, even though the evidence was clear.

8. After the criminal was found guilty and sentenced, the victims finally felt that _______ was served.

9. Smoking and poor diet can increase the risk of _______ death.

10. The old car was still running, but years of _______ had taken a toll on its engine.

11. She tried to ________ out the painful memories of the accident by focusing on her work.

12. Please be clear with your instructions, as your vague comments could easily be ________ by the team.

13. Some employees seemed more interested in staying on the company’s ________ train than actually doing their work.

14. The report highlighted a(n) ________ of reliable data on the region’s wildlife population

15. Her ________ ideas about education challenged the traditional methods used for decades.

16. The police set up a strategy to ________ out the suspects hiding in the abandoned building.

17. The conference attracted all the ________ and shakers of the tech industry to discuss the future of innovation.

18. Though the CEO got all the publicity, it was actually her chief advisor who was the real power behind the ________.

19. The committee reached a ________ decision to fund the new community center

20. He decided to ________ his claim to the family inheritance to pursue his own career.