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!

I go jogging ___ a regular basis. I usually go jogging every morning before work. I like routines, and I like to keep in shape.

___ 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.

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

___ behalf of the entire office, we wish you all the best in your new endeavors. We all really enjoyed working with you.

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

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

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.

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

I always feel that my goals are just ___ of reach. I'm still unable to acquire all of things I want and that I work so hard to achieve.