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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

___ addition to the textbook, you also have to buy the new edition of the workbook because you will need both this semester.

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