—Mom, I can’t see any _________ in studying hard at all the subjects at school.—Come on, dear. Years of hard study and work will surely pay off in the future of your career.
—You can’t finish the book in less than an hour, I suppose? —______.
Many manufacturers were accused of concentrating too heavily on cost reduction, often at the ______ of the quality of their products.
—I would like to speak to Mr. Martin. —There’s nobody here by that name. —Sorry, I ______ the wrong number.
Long skirts have been ______ for a long time in the West, but they are coming back this year.
—Will you please make yourself ______ to us, please? —I’m the honorary chairman of the committee.