I originally thought it was a bad idea. However, ___ second thought, you may have a point, so let's discuss your plan more over dinner.

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

He is so smart and graduated with honors so he's really ___ demand right now. I'm sure he's going to choose the right job and be happy with it for a long time.

I am to be your mentor for the next six months. If you are ever ___ doubt about something, feel free to ask me and I will help as much as I can.

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!

___ 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.

As his big brother, you owe it to him to keep him ___ your protection during his first year of high school.

___ of respect for your mother, I'm going to leave now before I get angry and say something I will certainly regret.

My wife and I are going ___ a cruise for our 10th anniversary that is coming up next month.

That photograph is really ___ of focus. It's really blurry and I can't tell who is in the picture.