The provincial nurses' union went ___ strike again. It seems like they strike for more money every other year.

___ all likelihood, I will not retire this year but I do want you to know that I will probably do so in the next five years.

Norman is ___ a lot of pressure at work. He's responsible for planning the upcoming seminar as well as his regular duties.

I don't believe you. Lying is completely ___ of character for him. I have known him for ten years and I have never heard him tell a lie.

I am glad that you were ___ control of the situation. You handled yourself well under pressure and I am glad everything worked out. That is too scary!

Don't worry about a thing. You'll feel better ___ no time. You look better already and the flu doesn't usually last more than a couple of days.

What are you ___ such a hurry for? You need to slow down because people make a lot of mistakes when they rush.

Simon is ___ a lot of stress at the moment. His wife left and he just lost his job.

Your proposal is ___ consideration right now. The approval process takes about six weeks. We'll contact with a decision at that time.

I went to the store ___ foot yesterday. I really like taking short walks once in a while.