1. He was contemplating ________ a new technique.

2. Whatever you do take no notice of him because he's not thinking straight he's talking ________ his hat.

3. The industry is on the ________ of a colossal expansion.

4. If you want to keep up with the latest fashion, you shouldn't wear that it's ________ hat now.

5. The Government ________ said the Prime Minister was sick and tired of papers disappearing from his office.

6. While certain tasks may be somewhat ________ nevertheless the genuine exchange of information can occur.

7. Diversity is ________ as important as continuity.

8. I don't think she stands a chance in the election and if she does win, I'll ________ my hat.

9. but there was one day in particular that Henry would never ________ .

10. The athletic abilities of the circus performers was nothing short of ________ .