The effect of having an * before eating a meal is that promotes appetite.

A firefighter's * can be extremely dangerous.

According to her, she is * because she is often interrupted at work by visits from other members of staff.

After finishing my meal, I called the waiter and asked for the *.

Although Manmango's sales have been * since competing products were introduced, it remains the leading brand.

Amazon's new assistant manager will be given the * to hire additional employees.

An employee of Pineapple was arrested after it was discovered that he * his way into a position higker than he now holds.

Apple and Hyundai's electric vehicle cooperation business meeting started off with a * , but negotiations eventually broke down due to excessive demands from the Apple CEO.

Based on the decline in voter turnout, it seems that many young people in Japan are * to politics.

Because A company's computer is * with B company's, switching from A company's to B company's wouldn't affect my work.

Business is active and * in this shopping district. There are many customers as proof of that.

Drinking a smoothie as soon as she wakes up in the morning is part of her usual *.

Due to the fact that borders are not clear, it can be argued that the concept of "Asia" is quite *.

Engineers in the Welber Machine Factory in Cologne worked to correct minor flaws in the high-tech designs of * drilling systems.

Few of us want to * on a Sunday night at a venue with poor transportation links.

Goldman Sachs has * funds to buy out its largest rival, so there is a high probability that it could become top in its industry.

GS Company was advertising with * claims about its cream. It said that the cream would certainly whiten the user's face. Many scientists disagree.

He should have * me before deciding the date plan. If he had, that date would have been successful.

Hotel proprietors are constantly looking for ways to boost their room occupancy rates, which is an * difficult feat to accomplish given the recent declines in tourism rates.

I think this computer is a * product because it will not boot up. Could I have you exchange it for a new one?

I would * a Manchester trip in my package if I had an unlimited hospitality budget because that's the city I'm most interested in.

I would include a Hokkaido tour if I had an unlimited * budget because I’m from Hokkaido so I know what is fun there. Our company production is related Hokkaido and we have many acquaintances of tourist companies in there.

I'm hoping to get a bonus at the end of the year , but I * not achieved my target, so I am little worried.

Ichiro, a baseball player, * gave 100 million yen for reconstruction after the Great East Japan Earthquake. No one else gave that much.

If you want to have a nice ecosystem around your garden, marigolds and sunflowers are good choices as they are relatively easy to grow organically and tend to * lots of bees.

In Kagawa Prefecture, there is a water * , and water is cut off every year due to low precipitation in the summer.

In the office, I try to create a * atmosphere because a comfortable place can increase productivity.

In this seminar, I will provide you with * to help solve problems by using digital technology such as IoT and AI.

It's kind of similar to Spanish and other Latin American cuisine, but it * influences from beyond the island.

Jane, the CEO of the fashion company, * the examiners to win the contest and was eliminated for cheating.

Kaori hates noisy places. And the park has a lot of nature and is quiet. So it feels like a * atmosphere to her.

Karl has a heavy * at the moment because several colleagues are off sick.

Les Misérables, written by Victor Hugo, depicts the June riots that occurred during the * of King Louis-Philippe I.

Lois, an accountant, likes to start work very early in the morning, so working * allows her to start at 7:30 and finish at 16:30.

Mark has a heavy * at the moment because several colleagues are off sick.

Modern furniture and home decor featuring various designs are sold on the second and third floors * . To clarify, modern furiniture is on the second floor, and home decor is on the third floor.

Modern people are * due to situations in which workloads are too much to carry by oneself.

Most people make use of mega-banks, so smaller banks are struggling to compete in an already * market.

Mr. Tanaka is very * as he completes his documents two days before the deadline.

Recently, the developing * of computer use has extended far beyond the realms of the entertainment such as computer graphics, and virtual reality games.

She and I were having a fight and so she * ignored me in the street.

She canceled her * on the apartment and returned to her parent's house.

She took a part time job because she has to pay her high college *.

The * forest fire negatively affected the local economy. The fire suddenly started in the hot, dry air.

The * of this hotel is great: they greeted us at the door with a freshly baked cookie.

The area is notable for its scenery and *. The reason is that you can see Mt. Fuji and monkeys at the same time.

The aristocrats would add * decorations to their swords to show off their power and wealth.

The buyer at Panasonic Electronics checked the * policy on his contact with Apple because several parts had been ordered in error.

The company is currently negotiating important * with a client to improve the company's management policies.

The company suffered a serious * in February but soon recovered.

The doctor was accused of * for allowing a rich patient to receive surgery before an poorer patient.

The government wants to increase the number of tourists so the people in the tourism sector are meeting to discuss the building of a new * that tourists will find fascinating.

The homework assignment was of * difficulty for students, so student grades were betweeen 70 and 90 points.

The mission of young people is to change the world. Young people can do this by * revolutionary products in technology and services.

The office is * after everyone has left work, so we cannot see anything without turning on the lights.

The pharmaceutical company's corruption was * by an honest police officer who had conclusive evidence against them.

The product had some major * , so it was recalled from the market.

The sightseeing tour stopped by a local restaurant in which tourists can eat * foods particular to that area.

The skillful travel agent was luckily able to obtain flights for the conference speakers * the last-minute request.

These books written by the famous author are always * , especially when the unique interaction between the two main characters makes me laugh. And this one is no exception.

These tools are * , so please make sure you don't lose them. They are essential for our work.

To * as a CPA, Bob is studying bookkeeping because the content of the examinations will lead to certification as a certified public accountant.

To take a *, he tried to obtain the weaknesses of the big company. However, he cannot get any information because the company's security is really high level.

We had a meal together in the small, * restaurant, and we had a relaxing time eating.

We made a mistake when we estimated the costs of the project, so we didn't * within our budget.

We will * next week in Conference Room 2 to talk with President Tanaka about this year's budget.

When will it be * for you to dine with us? We want you to talk about our business plan.

Your clear success in the advertisement business * us of your management talent.

Yuki doesn't like to wait after he orders. So I told him to go to a restaurant that offers more * service.

Yuki's idea was to invite clients to Japan, * them with activities related to Japanese culture on the first two days, and stay with them at a Japanese Ryokan on the final day.