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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

I went to the store ___ foot yesterday. I really like taking short walks once in a while.