The annual ......... of 140,000 green cards are far lower than the demand.

Similarly, we have an .......... transport system, especially the public transport infrastructure.

The police have finally ......... the killer.

What ........ , to assume that I’d pay for everyone!

I resumed the legal ........ to try to have him taken away from his parents permanently.

Many economists advise ........ against reading too much into one month's report.

The employment programme ......... employers so they can pay staff the going rate for the job.

Counterfeits are sold at a .......... of the cost of the genuine articles

A ........ opponent of gay rights, he is well-known for his right-wing views.

The public were warned to be on the ........ for (= watching carefully for) suspicious packages.

The threat of closure looms .......... the workforce.

The anti-smoking campaign had had/made quite an impact ....... young people.

There is little incentive ....... people to leave their cars at home when public transport remains so expensive.

Though 20 years old, the book is still regarded ....... the authority on the subject.

As secretary of state, he was instrumental ......... the creation of NATO.

New evidence has cast ......... on the guilty verdict.

He is furious that his good name has been called into ......... .

Stephen will be ............ the meeting in my absence.

Drink-driving is one case where severe punishment seems to work as an effective ........ .

She is continually .......... her position by getting other people to do things for her.