I know you have to move because you got a great job. Just promise me that we'll keep ___ touch even though you're going to be so far away.

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

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.

___ 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.

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

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 want everyone to be ready to go by 7 am because I want to be ___ the road by 7:30 at the latest. I want to get a good start on this road trip so we can arrive at our destination before dark.

We don't have any of those designer jeans left. We're ___ of stock right now but I ordered more and they should be here by next week.

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.

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