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He finally __________ the pressure after months of stress (brought about, came to terms with, gave rise to)
came to terms with
The decision __________ a lot of criticism (gave rise to, bore in mind)
gave rise to
You should always __________ the risks involved (give rise to, bear in mind, fall short of)
bear in mind
Her performance failed to __________ expectations (bring about, live up to, take exception to)
live up to
His results __________ expectations by a large margin (came to terms with, fell short of, brought about, bore in mind)
fell short of
The new policy will __________ major reforms (take exception to, bring about, bear in mind)
bring about
He tends to __________ minor issues unnecessarily (live up to, bring about, take exception to, fall short of)
take exception to
She __________ the idea of working overtime (objected to, brought about, bore in mind)
objected to
The issue worsened, __________ no action was taken (despite, as a result of which, whereas)
as a result of which
He struggled to __________ the demands of the job (fall short of, live up to, give rise to)
live up to
The matter is still __________ consideration
under
His success came __________ the expense ______ his health
at, of
The findings are __________ variance with earlier results
at
She spoke __________ length about the issue
at
The proposal was rejected __________ of its cost
because
He was praised __________ his efforts
for
