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

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!

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

Don't worry. I have forgiven you for not showing up for dinner. It is water ___ the bridge.

Why are you ___ of breath? You look like you just ran a marathon? What's going on?

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

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.

It's supposed to be a clear and beautiful evening tonight. We don't need a tent. We can just sleep ___ the stars.

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.

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