Verbs + preposition

The budget hadn't accounted _____ the economic slowdown and we were forced to close a division.

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I applied _____ the job in Australia, but I don't think I'll get it.

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The company president is very conservative and doesn't approve _____ drinking, so our Christmas parties are pretty quiet affairs.

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These projections are based _____ the figures in the annual report.

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My boss really believes _____ letting team members make their own decisions.

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The worst people in an office are the ones who eat food that doesn't belong _____ them.

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I think my team will really benefit _____ a change in leadership.

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Unfortunately, we didn't budget _____ a new team member this year.

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Chris comments _____ every single thing in a meeting... it takes forever!

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We just can't compete _____ Nike, we'll have to be careful and stay under their radar.

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