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.

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.

We are ___ good terms now. We had a disagreement about the budget last week but we've worked out our differences and everything is OK now.

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

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

___ 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.

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

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

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

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.