1) They are ................ of finalizing the acquisition, pending regulatory approval. a) in the wake b) on the brink 2) .............. of recent market shifts, we are revising our strategic plan accordingly. a) In light b) In lieu 3) The report was analyzed ........................ of customer satisfaction and operational efficiency. a) on the brink of b) through the lens 4) The company’s expansion ...................... of recent mergers has been swift and strategic. a) in lieu b) in the wake 5) We just made it by ................................. to meet the quarterly target. a) all accounts b) the skin of our teeth 6) The decision was made .................. of the moment, during an impromptu board meeting. a) on the spur b) in the nick 7) After months of setbacks, the firm is finally ................. financially. a) out of the woods b) far and wide 8) It’s important to ................... any potential conflicts to prevent escalation. a) raise the ante b) nip in the bud 9) The two banks ........................ with the regional lender to strengthen their market position. a) amalgamated b) worked to raise awareness 10) Our marketing team is working to ............................. of the product in markets where our presence has been minimal so far. a) raise awareness b) raised the ante 11) The item is subject to .............................. , so we recommend placing your order promptly to avoid disappointment. a) classic bait and switch tactics b) availability 12) The supplier employed classic .................... tactics, offering a lower price initially but then increasing costs at the final stage. a) as is where is b) bait and switch 13) The assets are being sold ................, meaning buyers accept the property in its current condition. a) as is where is b) backdated 14) The used equipment are sold ................, so buyers should inspect thoroughly before purchase. a) as seen b) in the nick of time 15) The product was distributed ...................., ensuring maximum reach across different regions. a) through thick and thin b) far and wide 16) Securing the first-mover advantage in this emerging market .......................... has been crucial for our long-term strategy. a) for all intents and purposes b) through thick and thin 17) The new policy will be ................... to the start of the fiscal quarter to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. a) backdated b) amassed 18) There is an unwritten agreement between the two companies not to ................ from each other, maintaining a mutual understanding. a) poach staff b) allocate staff 19) To stay competitive, we need to ............... by increasing our investment in research and development. a) to finalize the upcoming product launch b) raise the ante 20) Due to limited ........................., we need to prioritize urgent projects before taking on additional responsibilities. a) bandwidth capacity b) amendments made to the contract

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