Bad weather ______ the plan’s delay.
That fellow’s attitude towards others is _______ annoy nearly everyone he meets.
—How about your negotiations?—Pretty successful. Full exchanges of opinions allowed both sides of us to better understand ______ each stood on many issues.
—Dad! I hate studying, and I want to drop out of school.—Quit halfway? ________. Oh, sorry, I didn’t mean to be rude.
Fluent French and English give me an edge in job hunting _______ fierce competition.
—Dad, I have been appointed as manager of our company, but I’m worried about it. —Why worry? Increased responsibility can ______ your best qualities.